Definition
Individual written responses, observations, or reactions posted by users in the comment section of digital content. Comments can range from brief reactions to detailed critiques or conversations.
Example Usage
The post had over 5,000 comments within the first hour, most of them supportive.
Origin
From the general English word; adapted for digital spaces with the rise of social media and online publishing.
Fun Fact
Platforms like YouTube and TikTok sort comments by various algorithms—not just chronologically—to surface the most 'engaging' ones first.
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See “comments” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
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