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oomf

One Of My Followers.

uːmfDocumented since 2010s2010sGen ZCurrent136 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2010 · 1 year of recorded use
2010Born2026: 5 citationsToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 26, 2026

One Of My Followers. A way to subtweet or reference someone in your following without naming them. Common on stan Twitter.

See it in action
  • “oomf just gave me brazilian 101 today and they call america a "melting pot", there's no concept of monoracial anything down there”

  • “It's the iconic vague alt of potentially oomf, hi hi! Hope you're having a good night! ALSO NO MINORS!”

  • “and the oomf in question? was jannequinard....”

"oomf is so wrong about this comeback."
Origin: Twitter / stan Twitter, mid-2010s; part of the abbreviation-heavy register of fandom Twitter.
For parents

"oomf" means: One Of My Followers. A way to subtweet or reference someone in your following without naming them. Common on stan Twitter.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"oomf" means: One Of My Followers. A way to subtweet or reference someone in your following without naming them. Common on stan Twitter.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

Heard in the wild
  • “Decided to draw @eildude.bsky.social's Elma for his bday!!!! I apologize for the late drawing, was resting cause my body is tired!!! But I hope you love this!! Happy Bday Oomf!!!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “oomf just gave me brazilian 101 today and they call america a "melting pot", there's no concept of monoracial anything down there”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Oomf what does this mean im stupid……”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “It's the iconic vague alt of potentially oomf, hi hi! Hope you're having a good night! ALSO NO MINORS!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “and the oomf in question? was jannequinard....”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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"oomf" means: One Of My Followers. A way to subtweet or reference someone in your following without naming them. Common on stan Twitter.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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