Sekirov Dictionary

social

UK /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/US /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

adjective 5
noun 8
forms 3
phrases 3

adjective5

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connected with people as a group and the way they live together
- Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations.
- Unemployment is a social problem.
•
Being extroverted or outgoing.
- James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.
(Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.
Cooperating or growing in groups.
(rare) Relating to a nation's allies.

noun8

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A festive gathering to foster introductions.
- They organized a social at the dance club to help people get to know one another.
A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married.
(Ireland, old-fashioned) A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club.
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(Internet, informal) A social media account; the username or handle thereof, or a link thereto.
- Also check out some other experts in this topic — their socials are in the pinned comment below.
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(Internet, informal) Ellipsis of social media.
- “I saw that shift, and I was like, ‘Oh, that’s the future of social,’” Systrom said. — 2023
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(US, informal) Ellipsis of social security number.
- What's your social? [asked so that the asker can look up your account details]
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(UK, informal) Ellipsis of social security.
- Fred hated going down to the social to sign on.
(Canada) Ellipsis of social studies.

forms

socials · more social · most social

Phrases with social

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