petfluencer

[pet-floo-uhn-ser]

noun

Informal.

1. a person who gains a large following on social media by posting entertaining images or videos of their cat, dog, or other pet.

2. an animal that gains a large following on social media by appearing regularly in pictures or video posted by its owner, enhanced with captions, music, voiceovers, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of petfluencer¹

First recorded in 2015–20; pet ¹ ( def. ) + influencer ( def. )

Example Sentences

They organise brand partnerships with HarperCollins and Warner Music; a number of Stewart’s clients are now full-time petfluencer wranglers.

From The Guardian

Her advice for a would-be petfluencer?

From The Guardian