viral tweet

Massively shared message

A viral tweet is a post on X (formerly Twitter) that spreads rapidly and widely, garnering massive engagement—thousands or millions of views, likes, and reposts.

The term implies unexpected reach beyond one's usual audience: Her joke about airport security became a viral tweet overnight.

Going viral on the platform can bring sudden fame, notoriety, or unwanted attention.

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G