Sharent

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A parent who documents their child's upbringing on social media, typically by posting photos, videos, etc. neologism

    "If you're not one yourself, you've probably come across one, perhaps even taken advantage of apps such as Unbaby.me, which helpfully replaces the endless feed of baby pictures with images of cats or, if you prefer, bacon. Because sharents have a tendency to get a little … carried away."

Verb
  1. 1
    To document one's child's upbringing on social media, typically by posting photos, videos, etc. intransitive, neologism

    "If you are going to sharent, it's worth being careful about the privacy settings you establish."

Example

More examples

"If you're not one yourself, you've probably come across one, perhaps even taken advantage of apps such as Unbaby.me, which helpfully replaces the endless feed of baby pictures with images of cats or, if you prefer, bacon. Because sharents have a tendency to get a little … carried away."

Etymology

Back-formation from sharenting. Analyzable as blend of share + parent.

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