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hashtag

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhæʃtæɡ/

Forms: hashtags

hashtag means: The # sign used on social media, or a word marked with it to show a topic or feeling.

noun

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKB1

The # sign used on social media, or a word marked with it to show a topic or feeling.

  • Add a hashtag to your post.
  • The hashtag goes before the topic word.
  • People used the same hashtag to share their holiday photos.

Similar words: hash sign

Common phrases: add a hashtag, trending hashtag, use a hashtag, hashtag symbol

verb

TAG A POSTB2

To add a # topic label to a message or post on social media.

  • Remember to hashtag your post.
  • We hashtagged the photos so friends could find them.
  • Do you hashtag every message you share?

How to use it: hashtag something with something (She hashtagged her photo with the festival’s name.)

Similar words: tag, label

Common phrases: hashtag a post, hashtag your photo, hashtag a message

Questions about hashtag

What does hashtag mean?

The # sign used on social media, or a word marked with it to show a topic or feeling.

What is hashtag in other languages?

Türkçe: etiket · Español: hashtag · Français: hashtag · Deutsch: Hashtag · Italiano: hashtag · 日本語: ハッシュタグ

How do you pronounce hashtag?

It is pronounced /ˈhæʃtæɡ/.

How do you use hashtag in a sentence?

Add a hashtag to your post. The hashtag goes before the topic word.

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