Are you seeing the term “glow up” on Instagram or Twitter for the first time and wondering what that means? We’ll tell you what’s behind the abbreviation and when to use it.
A new outfit can also be a “glow up”. (Source: Melpomene / depositphotos.com)
That means “glow up”: external change for the better
The abbreviation or designation “Glow up” is mainly used in social media such as Instagram or TikTok and stands for an external change for the better. Translated, “glow up” means something like “to bloom”. In this context, it is usually a person who has changed their appearance.
This is how “glow up” is used
“Glow up” is used to indicate that a person has sort of helped themselves and blossomed. This person has experienced a “glow up”. For example, if the person has a new hairstyle or diet or wears a new outfit.
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Here some examples:
- “Wow, what a glow up! His new haircut looks really great.”
- “Oh! What a glow he’s had since he changed his diet.”
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