"memelord" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: memelords [plural]
Etymology: meme + -lord Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|meme|-lord}} meme + -lord Head templates: {{en-noun}} memelord (plural memelords)
  1. (Internet slang) A person known for creating or distributing memes (usually humorous material copied and circulated online). Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet memes, People Synonyms: meme lord Related terms: edgelord, memer Translations (person): 迷因大師 (Chinese Mandarin), 迷因大师 (míyīn dàshén) (Chinese Mandarin)

Inflected forms

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