Even if you’ve grown up with the internet, there are new acronyms popping up each day, so knowing them all is pretty tricky. One currently causing confusion is OTP, with its TikTok meaning lost on many. Afraid of being left behind? Don’t worry, we’ll explain it so you know going forward.
More and more acronyms emerge each year, and that’s only increased with the introduction of TikTok. Taking the internet by storm, it now has over a billion users, which means a huge influx of new internet lingo you haven’t heard before.
Don’t worry that you’re being left behind, there are plenty of others in the same position. Only recently we’ve explained the /j meaning and the double OMM meaning on Snapchat and TikTok.
Let’s dive into OTP, so you can pretend you’ve known what it meant all along.
The OTP Meaning On TikTok
OTP has been seen by many on TikTok, but it’s been seen in text form for a while before that. Nevertheless, the social media app has given it a new lease of life, meaning that thousands more have been introduced to the acronym.
If you’re seeing it here, it’s most likely an acronym for ‘One True Pair’. This would be referring to your favourite couple or ship, suggesting that the two are made for each other and the ultimate couple.
However, it also has another meaning which has been doing the rounds on TikTok, where the acronym stands for ‘On The Phone.’
Many have used this to say, ‘You fell asleep OTP’ or sent it to show that they’re busy on a call at the moment.
With both meanings popular on TikTok, it’s easy to see why people are confused. However, as long as you know the context, figuring out which OTP is being used shouldn’t be difficult.
You’ll see one with a bunch of fan edits, and the other in cutesie videos about couples. EItherway, romance is likely to be involved.
The Acronym Has A Meaning In Text As Well
Just to confuse things, the OTP TikTok meanings aren’t the only ones. In fact, the acronym also refers to a verification code to. So, you may receive texts which say OTP in them from businesses, government sites and more.
Clearly, this isn’t referring to ‘one true pairing,’ and it’s pretty unlikely it’s about being on the phone either.
No, when you get these official texts containing OTP, the acronym stands for ‘One Time Password’. Typically, this will be a bunch of numbers or a mixture with letters and has been sent to you so you can access your account.
OTPs are used in this case for verification and security. They’re to make sure no one is accessing your account who shouldn’t be. So, companies send them to your mobile in case someone is using another device and pretending to be you.
This one hasn’t gone viral on TikTok, but it’s worth knowing about anyway.
Now, you can be an expert in all things OTP. Just don’t get the meanings confused.