TikTok Users Are Scrambling to Decode the Meaning of “LTN” — Are You a Normie?
Only on TikTok can “LTN” be an insult, a compliment, and a flirt — at the same time.
Published Nov. 5 2025, 12:00 p.m. ET
There’s a special kind of panic that comes from being called something on TikTok and not knowing whether it’s a compliment, an insult, or both. That’s exactly the vibe many users are feeling after popping up in someone’s comment section as their “favorite LTN.” Cue the confusion, chaos, and a full-blown scroll through Urban Dictionary.
Some are taking it as flattery. Others are spiraling. Before you go questioning your entire personality, let’s break down what this actually means. So, what is the meaning of “LTN” on TikTok? Turns out, TikTok users have once again taken an old internet slang term, put it in a blender, and served it with a side of existential dread.
What does the meaning of “LTN” on TikTok actually say about you?
Turns out, “LTN” is an acronym blended together with an older internet slang term. It’s an acronym for “low-tier normie.” It’s part of an unofficial ranking system — alongside “MTN” (mid-tier normie) and “HTN” (high-tier normie) — used to categorize how “normie” someone is, often in a joking or ironic way.
If you’re unfamiliar with the word “normie,” it's an internet shorthand for someone who enjoys mainstream trends, pop culture, and widely accepted opinions. Basically, this is a person who doesn’t live in the chaotic corners of the internet. Per chatter on Reddit, being a “normal person” qualifies someone as being a normie.
Being a normie isn’t inherently bad, but depending on who’s saying it, it can definitely carry some snark. The “tier” part just adds a sense of hierarchy, like normie Pokémon evolutions — except no one’s really sure if being low-tier is worse … or somehow endearing.
So, if someone calls you their favorite “LTN,” are they calling you basic? Safe? Underrated? Maybe all three.
Some people think it's sweet, others think it's shade.
In typical TikTok fashion, the comments under LTN-tagged videos are a mess — in the most entertaining way. You’ll see one person say, “LTN = literally too nice,” while another chimes in, “Girl he just called you boring.” It’s this back-and-forth that’s made the label confusing. Is it backhanded affection, ironic adoration, or a Gen Z way of saying “you’re not like other girls”?
Furthermore, some creators are now self-identifying as LTNs in a tongue-in-cheek way. If anything, the rise of terms like LTN, MTN, and HTN is just TikTok’s way of poking fun at how everything — including personalities — can be ranked.
The ranking of normies is more about the internet than it is about you.
Even though it might feel personal to be classified as a normie (especially a low-tier one), this whole thing is more of a cultural inside joke than an actual insult. The tiers aren’t official. There’s no quiz. It’s not that deep. Think of it more like a commentary on how internet subcultures form their own mini hierarchies.
So ... Should you be offended?
Honestly? Probably not. If someone calls you their "favorite LTN," there’s a decent chance they mean it affectionately — like, “You’re not the edgiest, but I like that about you.” At worst, it’s a low-effort joke. At best, it’s a weird new form of TikTok flirting. Either way, it’s not worth losing sleep over.
Whether you’re low, mid, or high on the normie spectrum, you’re in good (and very confused) company.