ringses

Ringses is a fictional term that gained popularity through internet memes and online communities. It is often used humorously to refer to small, circular objects, particularly those that are lost or highly sought after. The origin of the term is widely attributed to a character in a popular online video series who repeatedly and emphatically uses the word "precious" when referring to rings. This mispronunciation or unique enunciation of "precious" was quickly adopted and adapted by viewers, evolving into "ringses."

The meme associated with "ringses" typically involves images or videos of individuals or characters obsessively searching for or guarding small, often sparkly, rings. It taps into themes of desire, obsession, and the sometimes absurd lengths people will go to for things they value. The term itself is nonsensical outside of its meme context, but its widespread use has made it recognizable within internet culture. While not a formal word, "ringses" serves as a shorthand for a specific type of humorous obsession depicted online.