talkedabout

Talkedabout is a neologism used to describe something that has generated widespread public discussion. When written as talked-about, with a hyphen, it functions as an ordinary adjective in English. In branding or media contexts, the term can also appear in a capitalized form as a proper noun, such as TalkedAbout, to denote a project, campaign, or platform centered on social engagement.

Etymology and usage notes

The term derives from the phrase to talk about, with the past participle that signals completed or notable discussion. The hyphenated form is the standard conventional usage in prose, while capitalized variants are sometimes chosen for branding purposes to emphasize a label or character of buzz.

Context and applications

In journalism and everyday speech, talked-about is used to indicate that a person, work, event, or issue has attracted attention across media and conversations. In analytics and marketing, some platforms and reports feature a talked-about metric or category to quantify the scale of online mentions, discussion depth, and audience reach. In branding, TalkedAbout or similar forms may be used as a campaign name or product line to convey emphasis on social engagement and visibility.

Examples

A movie described as a talked-about release signals strong word-of-mouth and media coverage. A campaign titled TalkedAbout might aim to maximize earned media by encouraging user-generated discussion and sharing.

See also

Virality, buzz, talkability, social listening.