If you’ve been scrolling TikTok and come across the term ‘token boyfriend’, you might be curious as to its meaning.
Groups of girls have been posting videos on the social media app talking about their token boyfriends. But what are they and what does this term mean?
Meanwhile, the trend has been popular all on the Tiktok. If you have come across the term ‘token boyfriend’ when browsing through TikTok, you might be wondering what it means.
Let’s know the meaning of the term and clear up your misunderstanding in the article below.
TOKEN BOYFRIEND TAKES OFF ON TIKTOK
Your TikTok feed may have been overloaded with this latest trend as groups of girls gather to share their token boyfriend.
The videos show a group of girls before panning to their ‘token boyfriend’ of the group. It is often accompanied by the Keke Palmer sample“I Know It Ain’t Thee Stallion.”
This TikTok trend (also known as #ItsYourGirl) came from Keke Palmer’s hosting gig at the Met Gala this year. It comes from her interaction with rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
MEANING BEHIND ‘TOKEN BOYFRIEND’ EXPLAINED
A token boyfriend is a guy who is the only male in his friendship group of females. So, when hanging out with the group, the guy will be their token boyfriend.
The term did not originate on TikTok. In fact, the idea has been around for quite some time, with it being referenced back in 2008.
Then, a token boyfriend was described as someone who gave you all the benefits of being in a relationship without the romantic and sexual intimacy. Token boyfriends have often been the subjects of films, particularly around the holidays.
What Does Token Boyfriend Mean On Urban Dictionary?
The term ‘Token Boyfriend’ is similar to the word ‘Token Dude,’ and it has a variety of connotations.
According to the Urban Dictionary, Every lady has and will always have a hard time getting over the one man, generally from high school or college.
All other males are generally compared to their “token dude” by girls. Similarly, a token boyfriend can be a person you bring to a family occasion.
A token boyfriend spends most of your time with you as a partner would, but without intimacy or romanticism.
Likewise, a token boyfriend is the boyfriend that may have been but was not due to fate. Hence, there are several meanings of the phrase in different senses.