ratioed
To be "ratioed" is a social media phenomenon, specifically on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where a reply to a post receives significantly more likes, retweets, or engagement than the original post itself. The mental image is that of a post being "dunked on" or publicly humiliated, as the audience clearly signals that the reply is far more popular or correct than the initial statement. This term is almost exclusively used in informal, internet-centric contexts. It is most commonly applied when someone expresses an unpopular opinion, makes a factual error, or displays bad behavior, prompting the community to rally behind the person calling them out. Using this term suggests you are well-versed in current digital culture.
In conversation
Discussing a bad celebrity take
Did you see what he posted earlier?
Did you see what he posted earlier?
Yeah, he got absolutely ratioed in the comments.
Yeah, he got absolutely ratioed in the comments.
Deserved, honestly.
Deserved, honestly.
Used to describe a post that failed to resonate with the audience.
Checking a controversial tweet
The original tweet has 50 likes but the top reply has 5,000.
The original tweet has 50 likes but the top reply has 5,000.
Oof, total ratio.
Oof, total ratio.
The term is often used as a noun to describe the event itself.
Examples
He posted a controversial opinion and got ratioed immediately.
He posted a controversial opinion and got ratioed immediately.
The brand tried to be funny, but they ended up getting ratioed by their own customers.
The brand tried to be funny, but they ended up getting ratioed by their own customers.
If you post something that tone-deaf, you are practically begging to be ratioed.
If you post something that tone-deaf, you are practically begging to be ratioed.
