Tumblr
/ˈtʌm.blə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Tumblrs · Tumblring · Tumblr'ing · Tumblr'ed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A microblog on Tumblr.
Noun
Examples
Fangirling on your own behind your computer screen is fine and dandy, but once you’ve seen the most popular fan blogs and fansites, the Tumblrs with the most followers, or the message boards where everyone seems to know one another, you’re gonna want in on that excellent fandom party.
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 (something) on Tumblr.
Verb
Examples
One element of its national campaign around the November elections was the Clipboard Project, which took photographs of roughly 200 music and entertainment stars holding HeadCount’s Register to Vote clipboard. These images were then tweeted, Facebooked, and linked to the official Web site to be pinn
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 “Tumblr” mean?
A microblog on Tumblr.
Is “Tumblr” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.