CatCat

Catcat is a term used in online discourse and popular culture that can refer to a meme format, a brand name, or broadly to content featuring cats reinforced with a double reduplication emphasis. There is no single canonical definition; the meaning of catcat depends on the context in which it appears.

Etymology and form: The term is formed by repeating the word “cat.” Reduplications are common in internet slang to convey emphasis, whimsy, or playfulness. Catcat appears in various languages and media contexts and is sometimes written as CatCat or cat-cat, reflecting flexible stylistic choices.

Usage in memes and media: In meme culture, catcat may label captions or image sets that feature two related cat images, paired jokes, or playful contrasts between feline subjects. In branding and publishing, catcat has been used as a stylized name for cat-themed products, characters, or fictional mascots in webcomics, animation, and social media.

Cultural notes: As a nonstandard, adaptable term, catcat illustrates how reduplicated words function in digital communities to signal feline content or lighthearted tone. There is no universally recognized figure, property, or canon associated with catcat, and the term’s meaning can vary widely across platforms and creators.

See also: Cat, Meme, Internet culture, Reduplication.