TikTok is one of the most viral social media apps of the modern era, despite all the controversy surrounding it. The app has been banned by many countries, while others are investigating its authenticity and workings. Despite all this, TikTok still manages to bring you new trends every day. One of the latest trends on TikTok is ‘Heather’ or ‘Shut up Heather’. If you’ve been browsing TikTok lately, you might have come across this term. But what does it mean? Let’s take a quick look at it.

Long story short, the term "Heather" was popularized by a viral dance challenge that featured the same name in its lyrics. In the context of the song, Heather is a reference to a popular girl.

Being a 'heather' means being popular. However, you could also say that if someone tries to be a Heather, it means that he or she is trying his or her best to become famous and popular.

Okay, this is where it gets a little complicated. But let's start with the basics. For TikTokers and most people searching for this, "Heather" is a term for popular girls who started trending because of a viral dance challenge.