blep

noun

plural bleps
slang
: the act or an instance of an animal sticking its tongue partway out of its mouth
… a photo of her orange cat showcasing an adorable blep.TJ Macias
Has your dog perfected their … toothy grin? Is their tongue blep on another level? … We're looking for hilarious photos of your dog …Caroline Topping
Moshu was a favorite on the zoo's social media channels, known for his adorable blepsJason Vondersmith

Word History

Etymology

probably of sound-symbolic origin

First Known Use

2015, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blep was in 2015

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“Blep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blep. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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