Reel coma 

A state of altered consciousness characterized by idly scrolling Instagram reels with minimal conscious thought/overall awareness of one's surroundings and situation, similar to brain death

I was late to my ensoulment because I was in a reel coma.

Reel coma by NotPieGuy November 29, 2024

reel pull 

A term used to describe Instagram reels and the selection of these videos. Basically if a video pops up while scrolling and it's one you've seen before, but still find it very funny, it'll be considered a good reel pull.

Me: Yo i've seen this video hella times couple years ago this shit is a legendary reel pull.

Bro: Yeah this shit still got me cracking up 😂

reel pull by runitupband0 June 11, 2024

Reel-yapping 

When you overencumber a friend or relative with Instagram Reels.

i.e 'Stop reel-yapping young blud'.

Reel-yapping by BrizzlyGrizzly January 19, 2025

Reel out 

When you go on your phone with a purpose but automatically start scrolling Instagram reels

If you wanted to call your mom but subconsciously started scrolling reels instead(reel out)

Reel out by The reeler May 7, 2025

Reel Friends 

It’s your friend that has the same sense of humour as you and you keep sending them reels but you don’t even call them or meet them. You only send each others social media reels.

We are Reel Friends, you keep sending me hilarious reels. Hi5✋

Reel Friends by DeeIsJustSaying May 30, 2025

Reel Racing

The sport of scrolling aimlessly, never decisively ending videos — a.k.a. “reel racing.”
An addictive pastime involving Instagram Reels (and similar short-form apps) where you convince yourself “just one more reel” won’t hurt… until three hours vanish and your thumb has run a marathon.

“Bro, I was supposed to study, but I ended up reel racing for two hours straight.”

Reel Racing by lxc9 October 12, 2025

Reel Navigator”

someone who skillfully explores and discovers engaging content while scrolling through social media reels

“Reel Navigator” is a person scrolling through reels on TikTok.

Reel Navigator” by shailockbear November 8, 2025