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meme

 

[ miหm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

internet culture

A meme is a humorous or satirical piece of media, often in the form of an image or video, that is spread rapidly through social media and online platforms. Memes often consist of a combination of images, captions, and ideas that resonate with a particular audience, creating a shared understanding or in-joke.

Synonyms

fad, joke, trend, viral content

Examples of usage

  • The latest meme about cats went viral.
  • She created a meme that perfectly captured the feeling of Monday blues.
  • He shared a meme that made everyone laugh out loud.
  • They often use memes to express their opinions on social issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "meme" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ€เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Meme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ meme

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ meme

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meme

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meme

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจๆƒ…ๅŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meme

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ meme

Etymology

The term 'meme' was coined by British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book 'The Selfish Gene'. He derived the word from the Greek 'mimeme', meaning 'that which is imitated'. Dawkins introduced the concept of cultural transmission through memes, suggesting that ideas, behaviors, and styles spread within a culture much like genes do in biology. The rise of the internet has significantly transformed the concept of memes, leading to their contemporary understanding as humorous images, videos, and text that are shared widely online. As people began to use the internet more frequently, particularly on platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, and later Instagram and Twitter, memes evolved into a form of social commentary and a means of communication, encapsulating various cultural phenomena, sentiments, and humor in a bite-sized format.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,585, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.