"memecoin" meaning in All languages combined

See memecoin on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-memecoin.wav Forms: memecoins [plural], meme coin [alternative]
Etymology: From meme + coin. Etymology templates: {{af|en|meme|coin}} meme + coin Head templates: {{en-noun}} memecoin (plural memecoins)
  1. (cryptocurrencies) A cryptocurrency or token that is based on a meme or has a comedic trait. Related terms: meme stock

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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