Definition
People who follow each other on social media; accounts that have a reciprocal following relationship where both parties follow each other's profiles.
Example Usage
She's a mutual—we follow each other on Twitter, so I see all her posts.
Origin
Shortened from 'mutual followers,' became common internet slang by the early 2010s, especially on Twitter.
Fun Fact
In Discord communities, 'mutuals' often refers to people who are friends with the same person, creating overlapping social circles.
Source: Definition backfill (hailey)
Related Terms
Translate This Term
See “mutuals” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
Try the Translator