memelike

Memelike is an adjective used to describe objects, ideas, or media that resemble memes in their potential to spread through imitation. Memelike content tends to be easily remixable, adaptable to different contexts, and culturally resonant, often relying on concise, recognizable cues such as images, phrases, or formats that facilitate sharing.

The term is a blend of meme and like, and is widely used in discussions of online culture and memetics. It is informal and not a formal linguistic category. It emerged in internet communities that observed certain items behaving as memes without being canonical memes.

In practice, memelike content includes viral images, short videos, meme templates, or catchphrases that individuals repeatedly adapt to convey new ideas, jokes, or commentary. Its memetic behavior involves replication, variation, and selection, often aided by social media platforms, hashtags, and remix-friendly formats.

As a descriptor, memelike helps analysts discuss patterns of cultural transmission without labeling something a meme outright. It overlaps with related concepts such as viral content, meme templates, and remixes, and it is commonly used across media studies, marketing, and online culture discussions.