Moots is a term used on TikTok and other social media platforms that is short for "mutuals," which refers to people you follow and who follow you back on any given platform. It is a way of referring to your followers who are usually active in responding, liking, or engaging with each others content. On TikTok, many users use "moots" as a hashtag in the description of their videos in an attempt to find more mutuals. Having a lot of mutuals is beneficial as those are the people most likely to engage with your content, and TikTok prioritizes the most engaging posts. The term "moots" has become popular in different fandoms and internet spaces since around 2017.