YouTube University

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Meaning · English

The video-sharing platform YouTube, regarded as an (often informal or low-quality) source of knowledge.

Register: humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Okay, sure, ignore the opinion of the literal doctor. Let's hear it from the dude who graduated from YouTube University.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “YouTube University” mean?

The video-sharing platform YouTube, regarded as an (often informal or low-quality) source of knowledge.

Is “YouTube University” formal or informal?

YouTube University is generally humorous, slang.