Teen Slang · Online & texting

What does “Ratio'd” mean?

On social media, when a reply gets more likes than the post it answers — a sign the crowd disagrees. 'You got ratio'd.'

Where “Ratio'd” comes from

Twitter culture around 2017, where a reply out-liking the original became public proof of a bad take.

Why teens actually say it

A form of crowd judgment — being 'ratio'd' is a low-key public embarrassment.

What it means for you as a parent

Mostly harmless internet sport. Worth knowing it can feel like public pile-on pressure to a sensitive teen.

How it’s used

  • “His reply got ratio’d so hard, everyone disagreed.” Pointing out that a comment flopped publicly online. Mild schadenfreude.
  • “Bro really posted that and got ratio’d instantly.” Teasing someone for a take the crowd rejected. Playful.

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