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Hashtag: meaning, definitions and examples

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hashtag

 

[ หˆhรฆสƒtรฆษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social media

A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by the pound sign (#) used on social media platforms to categorize content and make it easily discoverable. Hashtags help to organize posts and topics, allowing users to engage with content that is relevant to their interests. They are often used in tweets, Instagram posts, and other digital communications to connect with trending discussions. Additionally, hashtags can also serve as a tool for marketing and promotional campaigns by increasing visibility and engagement.

Synonyms

keyword, label, tag

Examples of usage

  • #ThrowbackThursday is a popular hashtag for sharing old photos.
  • Many activists use hashtags like #BlackLivesMatter to promote social justice.
  • Using relevant hashtags can boost the visibility of your Instagram posts.

Translations

Translations of the word "hashtag" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hashtag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเคถเคŸเฅˆเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hashtag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tagar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะตัˆั‚ะตะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hasztag

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅใ‚ฟใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hashtag

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hashtag

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hashtag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์‹œํƒœ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุดุชุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hashtag

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hashtag

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ้ข˜ๆ ‡็ญพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hashtag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hashtag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะตัˆั‚ะตะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒจแƒขแƒ”แƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hashtag

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hashtag

Etymology

The term 'hashtag' dates back to the early 2000s, originating from the combination of the word 'hash,' which refers to the pound sign (#), and the word 'tag,' which indicates a label that helps assign or categorize something. The first significant adoption of hashtags occurred on Twitter in 2007, when Chris Messina proposed using them to group related messages. This idea quickly gained traction among users as a way to track conversations surrounding specific topics or events. Over time, hashtags became a fundamental component of social media communication, transcending their original use on Twitter to become prevalent on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The hashtag has evolved from a simple organizational tool to a powerful means of creating communities, promoting user engagement, and amplifying messages on a global scale.