What Does “S” Mean on Snapchat?

Snapchat boasts several abbreviations exclusive to it. Using such on other platforms could create confusion or mean different things. You might have received a chat or snap with ‘S’ and wondered. What does ‘S’ mean on Snapchat?

You will recognize a streak with a fire emoji denotation and the number of texts under it next to the chat. Instead of ‘S,’ some users will use ‘STRX’ or use the word in its long-form form. However, most use the single-letter abbreviation to save typing time and energy.

It might not be apparent at this point, but keep reading to know more about the abbreviation. You will learn what ‘S’ means and how to use it. There is more information on how to reply to an ‘S’ message and other meanings of this acronym.

What Is ‘S’?

Of course, it is an alphabet, but on Snapchat, it has its unique meaning. ‘S‘ on Snapchat is a short form for a ‘streak.’ It comes about when you chat consecutively with a Snapchat contact on the platform for at least three days.

Here’s something to know: there must be a daily conversation or snaps exchange between the two parties to keep streaks. You can have a conversation that lasts that long to start a streak. But, some users enjoy it and purposefully build and maintain their streaks.

Otherwise, it disappears. The general etiquette for maintaining streaks is to respond once you are Snapchatted.

How Is ‘S’ Used on Snapchat?

You might receive a blank snap with ‘S’ on it. Snap streaks are Snapchat’s method of ensuring you keep remembering your pals. In this case, the ‘S’ tags the snap as a streak snap to differentiate it from regular snaps.

Snapchat streaks are quite a rage. These don’t give any superpowers but bragging rights. You get a tiny flame or fire emoji near your name but on your friend’s account.

Most Snapchat users struggle with sending snaps daily to their friends. It might be impossible to maintain the streaks if you are unresponsive and inconsistent.

If you receive snaps with ‘S’ from friends on Snapchat, they want you to maintain these Snap streaks.

When To Use ‘S’ on Snapchat

Did you know that you can die on Snapchat? Not literally. But your friends can forget about you. That is where streaks come in. It is like a system to sustain your life and friendships on the platform.

I didn’t mean to scare you. Check out some situations when you can use ‘S’ on Snapchat:

• When you want to prove your friendships on the platform because losing your streaks means losing these friendships.
• If you want to maintain long-term friendships with important or meaningful people on Snapchat.
• When trying to raise your score or show the number of people you Snapchat.
• When you want to keep the conversation going: for instance, movie or game discussions after watching an episode a day.

How To Reply to a Snap With ‘S’

As earlier said, the etiquette to build and maintain a Snapchat streak is to be responsive daily. If you receive a snap with ‘S,’ the sender wants you to continue the conversation. Or, you can start another if the previous one ends.

You can reply with a Snap or chat. Failure to respond will lose your bragging rights.

Snapchat considers it as losing a friendship.

Other Meanings of ‘S’

Depending on the conversation’s context, ‘S’ can also mean:

• Seconds
• Sulfur
• South
• Siemens

If someone sends you ‘S’ on Snapchat, but it doesn’t mean streaks, it would be best to ask its meaning.

Conclusion

You can agree that some of these abbreviations can be confusing if you miss or mix their contexts. But, as long as you use them well, they are fun and easy during Snapchat communications.

If you have been wondering what ‘S’ means on specific snaps, you now know about streaks.