Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

vlogpology

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: vlog-pol-o-gy
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An apology video; a video, typically uploaded to video-sharing service YouTube, in which an Internet celebrity/influencer apologises for, or addresses, public backlash, especially in an insincere manner.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

"fucking RUINED this guy myers needs a vlogpology without hte^([sic]) mask ...SHOW YOURSELF MYERS !"
"And this is what he was trying to do. A vlog apology. Vlogpology. 👌"
"vlogpology (noun): when a famous YouTuber becomes embroiled in a controversy, makes headlines, and releases an apology video."
"My findings also show that vlogpologies are often created when the vlogger is under extreme duress and may be uncomfortable with being told to apologise, which can result in non-apologetic language and seem insincere."

Etymology

Blend of vlog + apology. Popularised in a January 2020 study of YouTuber apology videos by data visualisation website The Pudding, but attested earlier (see quotations).

Usage

Derogatory

Inflected Forms

vlogpologies (plural)

Questions

What does vlogpology mean?: An apology video; a video, typically uploaded to video-sharing service YouTube, in which an Internet celebrity/influencer apologises for, or addresses, public backlash, especially in an insincere manner.
Where does vlogpology come from?: Blend of vlog + apology. Popularised in a January 2020 study of YouTuber apology videos by data visualisation website The Pudding, but attested earlier (see quotations).

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