What does ATP mean on TikTok?

Georgina Smith
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ATP is a commonly used term on TikTok, which can have multiple possible meanings on the social media app. Here’s everything to know about what ATP means, and when it is used.

Over the years, TikTok has been leading the way when it comes to viral culture online, and like many social media platforms, it has generated a lot of new lingo that people use in video captions, comments, direct messages, and more.

Some of these slang terms originated elsewhere and have simply been popularized on TikTok, whereas other phrases, such as FYP, are unique to the short-form video app.

ATP is one acronym that you may have seen while browsing your TikTok For You Page, and it can be used in a variety of contexts. However, there are multiple possible meanings, which could make it confusing depending on the context.

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What does ATP mean?

ATP could have several potential meanings, but on TikTok, one of the most common definitions is ‘At This Point.’

You can use ATP at the start or end of sentences to mean ‘right now’ or ‘at the stage we are at now,’ and it can fit into a number of different contexts.

Another definition that ATP can have on the app is ‘Answer The Phone.’ This is less common to see in videos and comment sections, but there’s a chance you may see it in a DM conversation if somebody is telling you to pick up your phone.

It is occasionally used to mean ‘Aged To Perfection,’ but you’re less likely to see this definition used on TikTok.

If there are other words or phrases being used on TikTok that confuse you, such as POV, ISTG, and GRWM, you can check out our guide here to learn all about the app’s most popular terms.

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About The Author

Georgina was formerly an entertainment writer for Dexerto. She covered all aspects of influencer culture on TikTok and more, including creators such as Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae. She also wrote about hit reality shows such as Love Island and Below Deck.