English · Word Candidate

social

/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: socials

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Being extroverted or outgoing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hướng ngoại hoặc cởi mở

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Adjective

Examples

James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or relating to society.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến xã hội

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Adjective

Examples

Phoenix and Lubbock are both caught in severe drought, and it is going to get much worse. We may see many such [dust] storms in the decades ahead, along with species extinctions, radical disturbance of ecosystems, and intensified social conflict over land and water. Welcome to the Anthropocene, the

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A festive gathering to foster introductions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một buổi tụ họp vui vẻ để làm quen

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Noun

Examples

They organized a social at the dance club to help people get to know one another.

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 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một buổi khiêu vũ để quyên góp tiền

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Noun

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “social” mean?

Being extroverted or outgoing.

Is “social” formal or informal?

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