the social

noun

British, somewhat informal

: money provided by a government program to people who are unable to work because they are old, disabled, or unemployed

He's living on the social now.

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The fear of being next on the social media chopping block prevents us from admitting our ugly insecurities, our primal urges, or our more taboo thoughts. —

Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024 The January 1 update to WhatsApp will mean those using the Android KitKat OS, released in 2013, are unable to use the social media app. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Patel previously served as a board member and advisor for the social media platform. —

Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024 Her post seemed to be a direct response to speculative videos on the social media platform, such as one by pop culture commenter and podcast host Sloan Hooks that has garnered nearly 500,000 likes, suggesting that the couple has been involved in a not-so-subtle feud via social media. —

Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the social