In times of virtual social networks, many new words and expressions appear. This is because, with its speed, we are constantly presented with new terms that may seem strange to many.
In general, most terms are usually in English, due to the influence of the language in our culture. In this way, one of these words is “unfollow”. While it may be difficult to write, or speak, its meaning is simple.
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Unfollow is the act of unfollowing someone on social media. Therefore, it is a behavior exclusive to the digital medium. In this way, it can be applied both on Twitter and Instagram, where people follow each other.
On Facebook, the way to connect is by list of friends, not followers. Therefore, the term is not used on the social network. A practical way of understanding the expression is to replace it with “stopped following”, “stopped following”.
Follow, in English, is the act of following someone. In this way, the “un”, would suggest a negative, therefore, unfollow.
Ex: Bruna Marquezine unfollowed Neymar on Instagram
Lucas unfollowed me on Twitter.
