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WatchWord · Ages 12-30 · In use

vaguepost

A cryptic post meant to get people asking what's wrong, like a sad song with no caption.

Another vaguepost, she obviously wants someone to ask.

For parents and educators

Often attention-seeking or aimed at someone. Sometimes it really is a quiet way of saying I'm not okay.

If you’re worried

If your child or their friend keeps posting sad, vague messages, check in kindly and ask directly how they are. If you fear for their safety, call or text 988, or Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.

Where it came from

From vaguebooking on Facebook around 2009.

Also heard as

vagueposting, vaguebooking

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