Social media influences the way we speak by giving new meaning to our words. “Like” was a common verb before Facebook, right? New acronyms and phrases pop up almost every day, especially when it comes to writing.
In this respect, Snapchat has its own acronyms and slang. You finally learned that AMOSC stands for Add Me on Snapchat. But has anyone told you lately that they want to get close to you? If you’re not sure what they mean, you’re in the right place to find out.
What Does It Mean to Get Closer?
Usually this phrase means that a Snapchat user wants to start a conversation and get to know you better. Actually, you can interpret this in two ways.
Someone may want to become closer friends or often more than that, such as starting a romantic relationship. If they say they want to get close to you, maybe they want you to share some stories that you wouldn’t share with just an acquaintance.
Be mindful of your privacy and security before getting intimate with someone. Don’t post photos that you might regret later, especially if you’ve never met that user. Of course, they may not be malicious, but why don’t they take action?
Other than getting to know someone by chatting about personal things, you can also consider them your “best friend” on Snapchat. What does it mean? If you chat and exchange snapshots with them often, they will automatically be added to your Best Friends list. You can also choose to share some special stories and snapshots with them.
Best Friends on Snapchat
You really can’t make this list on your own, as Snapchat manages it for you. Best friends are the Snapchat users you interact with the most. This refers to both snapshots and private chats.
Only you can see this list, and eight of your most frequently contacted friends will be featured there. The list is not definitive – it will change from time to time, but you don’t have the option to reorder the list, add or remove one from the list.
You will also be able to see cute emojis next to your friends’ names.
To see your Best Friends list, do the following:
- Open Snapchat on your smartphone.
- Take a snap and tap the Send button in the lower right corner of the screen to send the attachment.
- On the next screen you will see the Best Friends list.
Another way is to launch the Snapchat app on your phone and then swipe right to see the friends list. Here you will also see the best friends.
How to Share a Private Story with Only Close Friends
The Snapchat user who wants to get closer probably also wants to see your private stories. If you want them to do that, here’s how to create a custom story and share it with your chosen Snapchat friends. There are two ways. Firstly:
- Launch Snapchat on your smartphone.
- Take a photo you want to share.
- Tap the Send button in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Select + Custom Story at the top.
- Choose your friends to share the special story.
- The Create Story option opens, click on it.
- Type the name of your story, then click Save.
- Select the story you just created from the list.
- Tap the Send icon to send the snap.
You can also do the following:
- Launch the Snapchat app on your mobile device.
- Tap the Account icon in the top left corner of the screen or your Bitmoji.
- Select + Private Story just below your username.
- Select the friends you want to share the story with.
- The Create Story option opens, click on it.
- Type the name of your story, then click Save.
- Tap the camera icon in the story you just created.
- Create a photo you want to share.
- Finally, tap the paper airplane icon to send.
What Are Some Other Popular Emoticons on Snapchat?
The next time someone wants to get close, you’ll understand what that means. But to become a true professional in using Snapchat, you should know at least some of the most popular phrases that are widely used on this social network. Here is a selection:
AMOS/AMOSC – Add Me on Snapchat
IMO – By Me
IRL – In Real Life
JSYK – You Just Know
SMH – Shaking My Head
TBT – Throw Back Thursday
TBH – Being Honest
These abbreviations often appear as hashtags.
There are more words typical of Snapchat; for example, snapcident, which refers to a snap you accidentally sent to someone unintentionally. If you’re flirting with someone, you’re wearing matching outfits and you’ve noticed it because of the snaps you swapped out. If someone invites you to PU, they ask you to open a window or send them a message.
Even emojis have specific meanings on Snapchat. For example, if you see a yellow heart next to a user’s name, you’re each other’s #1 on the Best Friends list. A fire emoji means you and another Snapchat user have been sending each other snapshots in a row for days. If you reach 100 days, the fire emoji will turn into a face emoji.
Understanding Snapchat
It’s helpful to have some theoretical knowledge before you start catching your friends. If you understand the app’s slang, it will probably save you from some awkward situations where you have to ask what an acronym or phrase means. At least now you know what it means when people want to “get closer” on Snapchat.
Have you recently asked someone to get close or shared a private story with a new friend? Do you use other expressions typical of Snapchat? Let us know in the comments section below.
