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meme

[meem]

noun

    1. a cultural item that is transmitted by repetition and replication in a manner analogous to the biological transmission of genes.

    2. a cultural item in the form of an image, video, phrase, etc., that is spread via the internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way.



verb (used without object)

memed, memeing, meming. 
  1. to create and spread memes.

    He spends a lot of time memeing and sharing his videos with friends.

verb (used with object)

memed, memeing, meming. 
  1. to make the subject of a meme.

    cute cats that get memed.

meme

/ miːm /

noun

  1. an idea or element of social behaviour passed on through generations in a culture, esp by imitation

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meme1

First recorded in 1976; coined by British evolutionary biologist C. Richard Dawkins (born 1941), shortening of Dawkins's original creation mimeme, which was based on Greek mī́mēma “imitation, copy; artistic representation,” but which Dawkins also wanted to look and sound like gene; mimesis ( def. )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meme1

C20: possibly from mimic , on the model of gene
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“From Internet memes to late-night comedians, from cartoons to the plays and poems as old as organized government itself — Political Satire circumvents traditional gatekeepers & helps hold those in power accountable,” he continued.

News of the Australian stars’ separation broke Monday afternoon, shocking pop culture enthusiasts and swiftly inspiring memes by AMC Theater devotees.

While the mockery and memes may feel good as snickering payback and certainly stoke the Democratic base — boosting Newsom’s presidential hopes — Mahan suggested they are ultimately counterproductive.

Imgur is used by millions to make and share images such as memes across the web, particularly on Reddit and in online forums.

From BBC

Each one of the 73 birds in the running this year had a volunteer campaign manager, who sought to win over voters with memes, reels and hand-drawn posters.

From BBC

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