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tag

 

[ tรฆษก ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

social media

A tag is a keyword or phrase assigned to a piece of information, such as a social media post, to make it easier to search for and categorize.

Synonyms

category, keyword, label

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to use relevant tags when posting on social media to increase visibility.
  • She added multiple tags to her photo so that it could be easily found by others.
  • The trending tags on Twitter often reflect current events and popular topics.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A tag is a small piece of fabric or paper attached to a garment, providing information about the brand, size, care instructions, etc.

Synonyms

badge, label, tab

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to remove the tags before wearing your new dress.
  • The tag on this shirt says it is machine washable.
  • She checked the tag to see where the jeans were made.
Context #3 | Verb

social media

To tag someone is to mention their username or handle in a social media post, photo, or comment.

Synonyms

label, mention, notify

Examples of usage

  • I will tag you in the post so you can see it.
  • She tagged her friends in the photo from the concert.
  • Don't forget to tag the event location in your post.

Translations

Translations of the word "tag" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น etiqueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Etikett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ label

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ etykieta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtiquette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ etiqueta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etiket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtรญtek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรญtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ‡็ญพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oznaka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ merki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etiket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ etiqueta

Etymology

The origin of the word 'tag' can be traced back to the Middle English word 'tagge', which referred to a hanging appendage or something attached to an object. Over time, the term evolved to have various meanings, including a label or marker. In the context of social media, the concept of tagging gained popularity with the rise of platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where users could label or mention others in their posts. In fashion, tags have been used for centuries to provide information about garments. Today, 'tag' remains a common term both online and offline, serving as a way to categorize, identify, or label different items.

See also: tagger, tagging, tagline.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,767 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.