You’re enjoying an Instagram video when you see the word FIRE in all caps, and you aren’t sure what it means. FIRE is a slang word used in texting and in social media videos on the popular platforms TikTok and Instagram.
What does FIRE mean?
“FIRE” is a slang term used to indicate that something or someone is cool or awesome. It originated from the old saying “You’re on fire!” used to say someone was doing an awesome job or completing tasks quickly.
FIRE can also be used to indicate you are excited about something or that someone is sexy or attractive. It can be used by either a male or female. It has become so popular, that it is common to hear individuals in social settings saying that something is FIRE.
How to use FIRE
- “These tacos were FIRE.”
- “Taylor Swift’s new album is FIRE.”
- “Girl, you are on FIRE these days.”
- “This recipe is FIRE.”
- FIRE can be used anytime you think something is awesome, sexy, or exciting.
Using FIRE the right way
FIRE is one of the easier slang terms to use, as you can call anything you think is awesome FIRE. It can be used for people, places, or things.
On the Instagram platform, you can say that images or reels are FIRE, and the same goes for TikTok videos. Calling someone FIRE is generally seen as a compliment.
FIRE Variations
There aren’t really any variations of FIRE, however, sometimes you may see the fire emoji used in place of the words. On social media platforms like Instagram, there is a fire emoji reaction option allowing you to easily show when you think something is FIRE.
Should you worry about your child using FIRE?
FIRE is a harmless social media term and is often taken as a compliment. There is no problem with your child using the word FIRE or FIRE emoji as long as they are respectful with their comments on online platforms. Observing your child using the FIRE emoji can be a sign to have a conversation with your child about the dangers of social media, but it isn’t a reason to panic.
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