shoutout

Verbal hat tip

A shoutout is a public acknowledgment or expression of thanks, typically brief and informal: I want to give a shoutout to everyone who helped make this happen.

Common on social media and in broadcasts, shoutouts recognize someone's contribution or simply show appreciation.

The term comes from the idea of calling out someone's name to a crowd.

acknowledgment

mention

Brief verbal acknowledgment

recognition · reference · thanks · gratitude · appreciation · salute · homage · tip of the hat · name-drop · highlight

social-media

tag

Identifier or classifier

  • mentionBrief verbal acknowledgment
  • repostShare existing content again
  • sharePortion given out

retweet · story · post · feature · DM · comment · like · follow · viral · influencer

celebration

congratulations

Expression of praise for achievement

  • cheersCasual toast or farewell
  • kudosPraise and honor
  • propsTheater accessories or praise

applause · tribute · toast · ovation · fanfare · hooray · bravo · salute · well done · hats off

endorsement

plug

Something that blocks openings

support · sponsorship · boosting · hyping · touting · vouching · championing · advocacy · stamp of approval · cosign

Categories
Opposites
public vs. private acknowledgment

shoutoutwhisper

Speech without full voice

private message · DM

praise vs. criticism

shoutoutcallout

Public accusation or summons

public shaming · diss · denunciation · dragging · takedown

acknowledgment vs. neglect

shoutoutsnub

Deliberate dismissive rejection

slight · ignoring · overlooking · cold shoulder · erasure

Family

shoutouts

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G