TikTok is a minefield of slang and acronyms that can get you into big trouble if you don’t use them in the right context. If we consider the new lingo, “mid” in this context,… Is it okay to use the word on TikTok? What does it mean? When is it appropriate to use it?

Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered! Here’s everything we’ve dug up about the term “mid” and the implications of the vernacular in the TikTok universe.

Mid is the abbreviated form of the word "middling", which means something "moderate or average in size, quantity, or rank" (Oxford Languages definition). The adjective has become part of everyday slang thanks to the eponymous trend on TikTok, which currently has over 1 billion hits on #Mid on TikTok.

“Mid” is a mildly derogatory term used to express dissatisfaction or displeasure with a situation or experience. However, it’s not exactly a hot piece of iron that would burn you, if used casually. It came into circulation amidst Gen Z to emphasize the mediocrity of something that is generally overhyped.