Definition
The practice of repetitively performing simple, low-effort tasks in a game, on social media, or online to accumulate resources, points, or rewards without genuine engagement or skill. In social contexts, it means mechanically generating content or interactions for metrics.
Example Usage
He's just farming likes by posting the same trending sound over and over.
Origin
From multiplayer games where players 'farm' resources or experience points through grinding; later applied to social media engagement tactics.
Fun Fact
In some games, farming is so efficient that it's become the de facto way to progress, turning leisure into tedious repetition.
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