meme magic
- noun
- /miːm ˈmædʒɪk/
- Slang
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magia de memes
- Some internet communities truly believe in the power of meme magic to shape real-world events.
Examples
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Many attribute the sudden popularity of the slogan to meme magic at work.
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Can meme magic really change public opinion?
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After the joke went viral, it seemed like meme magic had turned it into a national conversation.
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The concept of meme magic has gained popularity online.
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Many attribute the sudden popularity of the slogan to meme magic at work.
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After the joke went viral, it seemed like meme magic had turned it into a national conversation.
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Some internet communities truly believe in the power of meme magic to shape real-world events.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines 'meme' (online content) with 'magic' (supernatural power) in a straightforward metaphorical way, so a learner who knows both words can reasonably infer it means the perceived power or influence of memes. Because the meaning relies on a metaphorical extension rather than a literal compositional rule and carries pragmatic/ideological nuance ('supposed' influence), it is not fully transparent.
Etymology
Meme magic comes from the image of a small online joke or picture (meme) acting like secret magic that spreads quickly and changes what people think. That's why people use it to say memes can 'influence' culture, opinions, or even events.