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mutuals

What does mutuals mean?

People who follow you and you follow back. On stan Twitter, Tumblr, and TikTok, your mutuals are your actual social circle — the ones who reply to your posts at 3am about a 30-second teaser clip. Shortened to 'moots' for that extra layer of insider warmth.

"Shout out to my moots for keeping me sane during this comeback cycle."

Origin

Short for 'mutual followers.' The 'moots' shortening took off on stan Twitter in the late 2010s.

Frequently asked questions

What does mutuals mean?
Mutuals are users you follow who follow you back — your inner circle on stan Twitter or Tumblr.
How do you use mutuals in a sentence?
"Shout out to my mutuals, you lot always have my back in the replies."
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