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ConnectAbbreviation · Ages 11-25 · In use

pov

Point of view. Used at the start of a video or caption to set up a scene from someone's perspective.

POV: you just remembered the homework is due today.

For parents and educators

Harmless video format. Nothing to do. Many POV videos are little comedy skits, and some kids love making them.

Where it came from

A film term that became a TikTok caption format.

Also heard as

POV

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