insta-

combining form

1. indicating instant or quickly produced

   insta-thriller

Word History and Origins

Origin of insta-¹

C21: from instant

Example Sentences

"The chain is now faced with stiff competition from Tiktok and Insta shops, and by cheap accessories sold by fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu," she said.

From BBC

"Resources still matter when it comes to digital campaigning," says Netina Tan, associate professor of political science at McMaster University, who noted that the "resource-rich" PAP can afford to "amp up their digital campaign...and put out fancy Insta videos".

From BBC

What makes Odo so fascinating that people would give up millions to him isn’t clear; it’s hard to see how Odo, who spends his days delivering benisons and posing for Insta, manages what’s effectively a city; and the reader is left wondering what’s going on with the “Deep,” a militia patrolling the grounds.

From Los Angeles Times

“I joined because the options in the US are now limited to YouTube and Facebook/meta/Insta, and I want nothing to do with Zuckerberg!”

From Salon

“Being really drunk and that embarrassing picture of you ending up on Insta, waking up and seeing the events of last night.”

From BBC