Definition

A Chinese social media platform (owned by ByteDance) where users create, share, and discover short-form videos, typically 15 seconds to 10 minutes long, often featuring music, dance, comedy, or trends. It became globally dominant in the late 2010s and early 2020s, particularly among Gen Z audiences.

Example Usage

She went viral on Tiktok after posting a dance video that millions of users recreated.

Origin

The name combines 'tick' (the sound of a clock) and 'tok' (onomatopoeia), evoking the passing of time and rhythm central to short-form video.

Fun Fact

TikTok's algorithm is famously sophisticated, credited with propelling unknown creators to stardom and influencing mainstream music and entertainment trends globally.

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