Exploring a Controversial Term Growing on TikTok
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“Big back” has been used all over TikTok lately. As with many TikTok expressions, big back originated in the black community and has been used all over the internet as it grows in popularity. But Gen Z lingo can be confusing, especially when it comes to a term like this. So we’ve put together this article to help you understand what a big back means, why it’s a problem, and everything else you need to know.
A big back is a slang term used for people who are overweight or eat a lot. Mainly used on TikTok to describe activities like eating takeout or doing mukbang. It got its name from the large back of an overweight person.
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