sharent

[ shair-uhnt ]

/ ˈʃɛər ənt /

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verb (used without object)

to frequently use social media to share photos or other details and information about one’s child: If you’re going to sharent, be sure to check your privacy settings to control who sees your posts.

noun

a parent who frequently shares such personal information on social media.

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Origin of sharent

First recorded in 2010–15; blend of share¹ and parent

OTHER WORDS FROM sharent

shar·ent·ing, noun

Words nearby sharent

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