blue check
A "blue check" is a symbol on social media, particularly on Twitter (now X), indicating account verification, which has evolved to signify both authenticity and subscription status.
Definition
B2Social Media
(common, digital)A symbol used on social media platforms to show that an account's identity has been confirmed as genuine.
Example
- The blue check next to her username means her account is verified.
B2Social Media
(current, digital)A mark indicating that an account is a paying subscriber to a premium service on social media, often seen on Twitter (now X).
Example
- Since the update, many users have acquired the blue check by subscribing to X Premium.
C1Internet Slang
(derogatory)A term used to describe an online user who uses a paid verification to attract more attention, often seen as a troll or provocateur.
Example
- Some people dismiss blue checks as mere attention-seekers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blue check":
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