Etymology

life pro tip

Today it means: A good piece of advice that can be immediately applied in daily life; a lifehack. Full definition →

First used 2010
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Derived from pro tip. Popularized on the r/LifeProTips subreddit of Reddit, created in 2010.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2010 A good piece of advice that can be immediately applied in daily life; a lifehack.

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