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What Does PMO Mean on TikTok? Here's the Breakdown

If you've ever scrolled through TikTok and seen someone comment "PMO 😭" on a video, you're not alone if you've thought: "Wait… what's PMO?" Let's break it down (in plain English).

What Does PMO Stand For?

PMO = Put Me On. It's TikTok slang β€” a shorthand way of saying: πŸ‘‰ "Tell me more." πŸ‘‰ "Introduce me to this." πŸ‘‰ "Where can I find it?" So when someone comments "PMO" on a video, they're basically asking: "Put me on to this artist / product / outfit / song / person / vibe." It's one of those phrases that sounds weird until you hear it a few times β€” and then suddenly it's everywhere.

PMO in Context (Real Examples)

Let's say someone posts a video with: β€’ A fire new song β€’ A cute outfit β€’ An aesthetic coffee shop β€’ A chill friend group doing something cool You'll probably see comments like: "PMO to that playlist πŸ”₯" "PMO where you got those pants 🫢" "PMO to more people like this please πŸ˜‚" Basically, "PMO" is Gen Z for: I like this β€” how can I get in on it?

Is PMO Just a TikTok Thing?

Mostly, yeah. It lives on TikTok and sometimes spills into Instagram or X (Twitter). But it's definitely not something you'd say out loud unless you're in on the slang. That said, slang like this changes fast. Last year it was ICL, GYAT, and rizz β€” this year, it's all about PMO, IDGAF-core, and delulu.

Quick Tip: How to Use PMO in Your Own Content

🎬 Product Reveals

"New fav brand πŸ‘€ PMO if you want the link"

🎡 Music Discovery

"Lowkey obsessed with this song rn β€” PMO if you want the name"

πŸ”— Link Sharing

"POV: You gatekeep nothing and drop all the links β€” PMO in the comments πŸ’…"

Final Thoughts

  1. 1Use PMO to ask for more information about something you like
  2. 2Include it in your captions to boost engagement
  3. 3Keep it casual - it's meant to be fun and friendly
  4. 4Remember it's primarily for TikTok and Instagram
  5. 5Stay authentic - don't overuse it just for engagement

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