sadfishing
The practice of writing about one’s unhappiness or emotional problems on social media,…The practice of writing about one’s unhappiness or emotional problems on social media, especially in a vague way, in order to attract attention and a sympathetic response.
Meaning
1 senses(Internet, uncountable)The practice of writing about one’s unhappiness or emotional problems on social media, especially in a vague way, in order to attract attention and a sympathetic response.
Origin
Blend of sad + catfishing, implying that this is an exploitative and deceptive online act.Blend of sad + catfishing, implying that this is an exploitative and deceptive online act.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable