repost

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reposts · reposting · reposted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To post again.

Verb

Examples

Maybe I should repost the FAQ for the benefit of newbies.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To post up again; to reset oneself at the post.

Verb

Examples

He's starting to learn that when the trap comes to kick it out right away and repost.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The act of posting again; the material thus posted.

Noun

Examples

This newsgroup mostly seems to consist of reposts of the FAQ. Doesn't anyone talk?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “repost” mean?

To post again.

Is “repost” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.