ContextWord · Ages 11-18 · In use
finsta
A second, private Instagram account shared only with close friends. The name combines "fake" and "Instagram."
Don't post that on main, put it on your finsta.
For parents and educators
Usually it is a space for silly, unfiltered posts away from relatives and classmates. The concern is when it hides contact with strangers or posts your child would regret. Common Sense Media suggests building trust rather than hunting for hidden accounts, and agreeing on posting rules that apply to every account.
Where it came from
Spread among teens in the mid-2010s as a place for less polished posts.
Also heard as
private story, priv
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