"Kekism" meaning in All languages combined

See Kekism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From kek (Internet interjection representing laughter) or Kek (the name of an Ancient Egyptian frog god, used in reference to Pepe the Frog) combined with -ism. Etymology templates: {{m|en|kek|pos=Internet interjection representing laughter}} kek (Internet interjection representing laughter), {{affix|en|-ism}} -ism Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kekism
  1. (Internet slang, 4chan, alt-right) A jocular religion centered on the alt-right meme Kek. Wikipedia link: Kek (mythology), Pepe the Frog Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Alt-right
    Sense id: en-Kekism-en-noun-8b9skM3B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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