ˈmiːm
plural memes
1
: an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from one person to another in a culture
2
: an amusing or interesting picture, video, etc., that is spread widely through the Internet
a funny picture of a cat that quickly became an Internet meme
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“Meme.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/meme. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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