Periodt: Understanding the Viral Phrase on TikTok and Instagram

Introduction: Why “Periodt” Matters If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram recently, you’ve probably come across the exclamation “Periodt”—often spelled with a stylized “t” at the end. This term is rapidly gaining traction across various social media platforms, especially among Western TikTok users, who use it to punctuate a statement with emphasis and…