Meme (noun)

A cultural unit (such as a joke, video, image, phrase, etc.) that is passed on through imitation, often in a humorous or satirical way. It can also refer to the idea or behavior itself that is being passed on.

Origin:

Coined by richard dawkins in his 1976 book "the selfish gene". it comes from the greek word "mimeme" meaning "something imitated".

Examples:

1. The "distracted boyfriend" meme was popular on social media.
2. The meme of the cat playing the piano was shared widely on the internet.
3. The phrase "YOLO" became a meme, used to express a carefree attitude.
4. The meme of a dancing baby was used to express feelings of joy and happiness.
5. The meme of a crying Michael Jordan became a symbol for disappointment and loss.