An Internet meme (/mi m/ meem) is an activity, concept, catchphrase or piece of media which spreads, often as mimicry, from person to person via the Internet. Some examples include posting a photo of people lying down in public places (called "planking") and uploading a short video of people dancing to the Harlem Shake.
A meme is "an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture". An Internet meme may take the form of an image (typically an image macro), hyperlink, video, website, or hashtag. It may be just a word or phrase, including an intentional misspelling. These small movements tend to spread from person to person via social networks, blogs, direct email, or news sources. They may relate to various existing Internet cultures or subcultures, often created or spread on various websites, or by Usenet boards and other such early-internet communications facilities. Fads and sensations tend to grow rapidly on the Internet, because the instant communication facilitates word-of-mouth transmission.
A meme is "an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture". An Internet meme may take the form of an image (typically an image macro), hyperlink, video, website, or hashtag. It may be just a word or phrase, including an intentional misspelling. These small movements tend to spread from person to person via social networks, blogs, direct email, or news sources. They may relate to various existing Internet cultures or subcultures, often created or spread on various websites, or by Usenet boards and other such early-internet communications facilities. Fads and sensations tend to grow rapidly on the Internet, because the instant communication facilitates word-of-mouth transmission.
by Thats_kinda_hot March 9, 2017
Get the Mememug. A universally relatable image or gif which automatically conveys a feeling, a situation, state of being, or emotion.
Look at this fucking meme,,, reminds me of the time I got drunk with your mom but regretted it in the morning.
by thepulloutkingonmarinedrive December 3, 2018
Get the Mememug. An inside joke derived from a popular "meme format", the origins of which are often procured from a normal (not inside) joke, a celebrity's actions, social media (youtube, 4chan, facebook, etc.), regular media (popular video games, movies, tv shows, songs, etc.), or even other memes.
Memer (One who creates or otherwise spreads memes): "Hey mom, check out this nice meme!"
Memer's Mom: "You're adopted."
Memer's Mom: "You're adopted."
by xX_RumpusDumpus_Xx September 1, 2018
Get the Mememug. by Anonymous #84759274 October 20, 2018
Get the Mememug. An internal joke over the whole internet, often in form of a picture where there is a relatable text on top of it. Memes can not be understood by someone who is not a frequent user of social media. Memes are often used in a comedic sense.
by Thebestofedgy March 12, 2017
Get the Mememug. by humandeath July 7, 2018
Get the mememug. by Sweatyhands6 November 1, 2018
Get the Memeemug.