hard scrolling

Scrolling instagram reels, tiktok or other social media platform in a selective and non-time wasting manner, often with a maximum of three second per video to interest you before you decide to scroll to the next one. This method is used to browse reels and tiktoks in the most effective and least time consuming way.

Hard scrolling is contrary to soft scrolling.

Bro I just spent 2 hours hard scrolling and my thumb is sore as fuck!

Seriously?

Yeah but im hypertraining my algo!

by Jor-Al September 8, 2025

soft scrolling

When you are scrolling instagram reels, tiktok or other short term video formats in a relaxed state of mind. You sometimes watch entire videos without knowing why and while being uninterested. You click on profiles and scroll through feeds without any clear reason. The most relaxed type of scrolling, and is the opposite of hard scrolling.

Bro I was in my bed brain rotting all day yesterday, I was soft scrolling reels for like 8 hours. I spent like 3 of those on kazakhstani horse training videos.

Oh I love to aimlessly soft scroll!

by Jor-Al September 8, 2025

Bloom scrolling

When you are reading stories or looking at memes that are genuinely positive. The opposite of doom scrolling.

I spend 30 minutes a day bloom scrolling to remember there's still good in the world.

by Anonymous Sunflower September 12, 2025

mountain scrolling

The act of perusing social media platforms with the specific intent of discovering women who exhibit prominent breasts, typically showcased in provocative attire, often engaged in movement or hosting activities, notably in live streaming formats.

He was mountain scrolling through the lives on TikTok looking for a good time.

by Noisy Jackets November 1, 2025

the art of scrolling

Scrolling past photos on social media platforms without liking them.

when you are on social media i.e. Instagram, and see a hot girl's or guy's photos but you don't click like. You admire the photo and keep scrolling past out of respect for your partner. This is the art of scrolling.

by robo005 March 7, 2018

Second hand scrolling

The act of looking over one's shoulder while they are engaged in scrolling on their device.

Damn dude get your own phone and stop second hand scrolling my shit.

by shanagains9211 April 29, 2025

Getting couple scrolls in

Phrase used to describe the act of picking up a mobile phone, opening a social media app, and casually scrolling through the feed a few times. Often implies a brief, habitual check-in on social media content.

Every time I hand my friend my phone to show a funny TikTok video, he ends up getting couple scrolls in before actually watching it.

by moneytea August 16, 2025