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pov
What does pov mean?
Literally point of view, used as a caption that frames a video as if you're living it, like POV: you're late for work.
"POV: it's Sunday night and the dread hits."
Origin
POV is a filmmaking term for a first-person camera shot. On TikTok and Instagram from around 2019 it became a caption format placing the viewer inside a scenario, often used loosely regardless of the actual angle.
Frequently asked questions
What does POV mean?
POV means point of view — online it captions a video that puts you in a specific scenario.
Where did POV come from?
It's a filmmaking term for a first-person shot that became a TikTok caption format around 2019.
Why is POV used when it's not first person?
Online, POV loosened to mean imagine you're in this situation, so it's used even for third-person videos.
How do you use POV in a sentence?
For example: POV: you're stuck in traffic — framing a relatable scenario.
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