What Does 'GRWM' Actually Mean on Social Media?

If you're a casual scroller on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, you've likely seen the letters "GRWM" grouped together in someone's caption or on their video. Maybe you stared at it for a while, or maybe you simply kept scrolling, not curious enough to figure out exactly what it stood for. Well, we're going to dive in and go over GRWM's meaning, as well as how to use the acronym correctly on social media.

It seems like every day, there is something new to learn about an online platform or slang terms that everyone is using. New Twitter logos, dangerous TikTok trends, competing apps and words like "mid," "TTYL" and "rizz" may leave plenty of us scratching our heads.

Fortunately, we're here to provide some answers in the midst of the chaos of content filling our feeds. So, what does "GRWM" mean? Let's discuss.

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"GRWM" Meaning on Instagram and TikTok

"GRWM" means "get ready with me." The term is used on social media, typically paired with a video. It could be a time-lapse video, a series of back-to-back Instagram Stories, multitasking content showing the user putting on makeup or doing their hair while talking to the camera about something at the same time or a collection of clips put together—usually of the user picking out their outfit and accessories for the day, doing their beauty regimen or any other routine that happens before going to work, out for the day or heading to an event.

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What Does it Mean for Someone To Post a 'GRWM Video'?

According to Urban Dictionary, "A GRWM video is a vlog where you film everything that you do in your morning, night, [etc.] routine. It’s also a way to show what products you use and sometimes a way to give a review of a brand or multiple products."

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How Do You Use "GRWM" on Social Media?

Most users will either have "GRWM" typed on the video itself, in the caption, or used as a hashtag.

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