Cartoonism. The opposite of realism, an artistic style that deliberately aims to create a cartoon like rendering.
by NextManStanding June 19, 2011

1) an animated character with human like traits
2) an animated film in which "cartoon" characters perform
2) an animated film in which "cartoon" characters perform
by random hero February 19, 2003

Anything animated. Be it american, french, british, irish, chinese, or japenese. Also, japenese cartoons don't have to be called anime, since the japenese call all animation anime. Cartoons can be any genre, but they are most often comedies.
by MrMrMemeyGuy September 17, 2017

by retroslim August 14, 2007

Verb: The act of wearing the same clothing for an extended period of time, emulating popular television shows intended to appeal to young children.
"Hey Arnold" characters that wear the same clothing in every episode are a prime example of cartooning.
by TheCartoonist November 18, 2011

by thesmash89 August 17, 2007

Car-Toon (noun) both an animated featurette and a degorgatory expression of disdane for the offensive person.
Often expressed with other foul language when used in the latter example.
Often expressed with other foul language when used in the latter example.
by Priz Biz Sage June 21, 2005
