Momfluencer
A mom who influences other moms on social media
Example
I'm very wary of momfluencers but I also follow 4 of them and read all of their posts. What is wrong with me?
Related Slang
Influencer | A social media user who affects others' behaviors |
Sponcon | Sponsored content |
Do it for the gram | To do something only to share on Instagram |
Clout chaser | A person who does things just to become popular |
Clout leech | A person who is friends with someone just to become more popular |
Parasocial relationship | A one-way relationship between a fan and a creator |
Instagram husband | A person who takes pictures of another person for Instagram |
Instagram prime time | Peak hours of Instagram activity |
Mommy shaming | Bullying a mom for her parenting choices |
A "momfluencer" is an influencer on social media that posts content directed at other moms. It gained prominence in the late 2010s on Instagram, a photo- and video-sharing platform.
Momfluencing is a controversial trend with critics on both sides. Some argue that it glosses over the hardships of motherhood to present a sanitized, dreamlike existence with perfect, unattainable kids. Also, the momfluencers are trying to sell themselves and products, which makes them appear disingenuous.
Others argue that momfluencers give moms a platform to share their day-to-day experiences when they are often dismissed. And when a momfluencer is authentic, it enables other moms to communicate more honestly and openly.