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What Does SFS Mean?
SFS means "Shoutout for Shoutout," "Snap for Snap," or "Spam for Spam."The abbreviation SFS is widely used between social media influencers (and wannabees) with the meaning "Shoutout for Shoutout" as a request for mutual promotion.
A shoutout is a mention in a post, usually accompanied by a hashtag, that directs the poster's own followers to the other's page, thereby increasing that page's follower count (e.g., #grammarmonster).
SFS is a request for a reciprocal mention. Many influencers announce their willingness to engage in the practice using the hashtag #SFS. Very popular influencers may even charge for a shoutout.
On Snapchat SFS means "Snap for Snap."
SFS is sometimes referred to as "Spam for Spam."
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First Definition of SFS
"Shoutout for Shoutout" is the most common definition for SFS on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.SFS | |
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Definition: | Shoutout for Shoutout |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition of SFS
On Snapchat SFS means "Snap for Snap."SFS | |
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Definition: | Snap for Snap |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Third Definition of SFS
SFS also means "Spam for Spam."SFS | |
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Definition: | Spam for Spam |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of SFS Used in a Text
SFS
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