You’ve come across videos with the abbreviation “AS” on TikTok and you don’t know what it’s all about? Learn more about the meaning and use of the abbreviation here.
What does “AS” mean? (Source: Mykola / depositphotos.com)
That means “AS”: Adult Swim (TV channel)
The TikTok abbreviation “AS” stands for the television network “Adult Swim”, which produces animated sitcoms such as “Bob’s Burgers” and “Rick and Morty” in the United States. The TikTok trend is about creating short videos, called “bumpers,” in which the broadcaster’s “AS” logo is supposed to be shown. A “bumper” is also called a “separator” in German. This refers to image and sound sequences that are intended to introduce a new section in the television program.
This is how “AS” is used
If you come across such “AS” videos on TikTok, you can tag them with the hashtag #as. The broadcaster “Adult Swim” has already thanked for this type of “bumper” videos. The TikTok trend is becoming more and more popular.
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We found these examples of using “AS”:
- “There are some “AS” videos circulating on TikTok.”
- “The channel Adult Swim benefits from the “AS” videos.”
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