this sound

Definition

A caption or label used on short-form video platforms (TikTok, Instagram) to highlight, reference, or credit an audio clip being used in the post, often a viral or meme sound being reused across multiple videos.

Example Usage

The creator added 'this sound' as a watermark to claim the trending audio track.

Fun Fact

The phrase became a meta-reference in internet culture as creators acknowledge they are using popular audio samples.

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