A viral claim is making the rounds on TikTok, suggesting that ‘homework’ spelled backwards has a sinister meaning in Latin.
This bizarre rumor has been spreading across various social media apps, with users wondering if there’s any truth to it.
What does ‘homework’ spelled backward mean?
TikTok users are claiming that ‘homework’ spelled backwards, ‘krowemoh,’ means “child abuse” in Latin. However, according to a fact-check byReuters, ‘krowemoh’ doesn’t mean anything at all in Latin or any other language. The site also states that the letter “w” is not part of the Latin alphabet.
So basically “Homework"spelled backwards is “krowemoh"which in Latin translates to “child abuse”
Although his bio states “Don’t take my videos seriously,” his post reignited interest in the false translation, with some people genuinely believing it.
Despite numerous debunkings, the claim continues to circulate, with many content creators making videos about it and viewers questioning its validity in the comments.
This isn’t the first time a false claim has gone viral on TikTok. The app has seen many misleading trends take off over the years, including thezombies in China trend, thefake Porcelain challenge, and the‘what killed Barney the Dinosaur’craze.
Kawter Abed is an Entertainment Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She is a journalism graduate and provides expert coverage of viral news, TikTok trends, and YouTube creators. She is also a big fan of Nintendo games and Netflix shows. You can contact her at: kawter.abed@dexerto.com
