Peegelkatted

Peegelkatted is a term used in online photography and meme communities to describe a style or trope in cat imagery that involves mirrors or reflective surfaces to create symmetrical, duplicated, or visually mirrored cat figures. It is an informal label rather than a formal taxonomic or artistic category, and its meaning can vary among posters and platforms.

Etymology and scope. The word appears to be a composite drawing on Scandinavian linguistic roots, with katt meaning cat in several Nordic languages and pegel or peegel referring to levels, mirrors, or reflections in informal usage. In practice, peegelkatted signals the presence of a mirror-related effect in the image, whether achieved in-camera or through digital editing. The exact origin of the term is diffuse, and it circulates primarily in fan communities, photography forums, and social media.

Usage and characteristics. Peegelkatted images typically feature a cat positioned near a mirror or reflective surface, producing a clean reflection, a duplicated silhouette, or a kaleidoscopic symmetry. The trope is often employed for humorous or aesthetic effect, highlighting symmetry, grooming, or the animal’s gaze. The term is also used more broadly to describe edited images that simulate a mirror-cat composition, even when a physical mirror is not present.

Cultural context. Peegelkatted is a niche, internet-born label without formal scholarly recognition. It reflects ongoing interest in cat photography, mirror imagery, and short-form online humor, functioning primarily as a tagging or descriptive shorthand within communities.

See also: mirror photography, symmetry in photography, cat photography, internet memes.