bio
BYE-oh
/ˈbaɪoʊ/
A concise self-description featured at the top of a social media profile.
A bio usually has severe character limits, requiring users to summarize their job, interests, or personality succinctly.
The story behind the word. Originally an abbreviation for 'biography' or 'biological', 'bio' became a standalone noun in social media culture to denote the blurb beneath a user's account handle.
Word relationships
- biography: Biography implies a lengthy written narrative; bio in digital context means a brief snippet.
Commonly confused with
- resume: A resume is a formal career summary, whereas a bio can be casual and personal.
Word family
- biographical (adjective): Relating to a person's life story.
Collocations
- link in bio
- profile bio
- short bio
Idioms & expressions
- link in bio
Example sentences
- "She placed a link to her portfolio directly inside her social media bio." Profile optimization advice
Memory hook
BIO = Brief Info Online. Your online identity snapshot.
When not to use
Not suitable when referring to a full printed biography book.
Fun facts
- The phrase 'link in bio' became ubiquitous because platforms like Instagram restricted clickable links within main post captions.
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