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Pepe

PEH-pay

Pepe (noun) means an image or meme based on the cartoon character Pepe the Frog. Example: “He replied to the tweet with a smug Pepe reaction image.”

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An image or meme based on the cartoon character Pepe the Frog.
"He replied to the tweet with a smug Pepe reaction image."

How to Use Pepe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInternet slang for a meme image of the cartoon frog character Pepe.

When to use it

Very informal; strictly internet/meme-culture slang.

Word Forms

Pepes plural

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Etymology

Named after the character Pepe the Frog, created by cartoonist Matt Furie, who picked the name "Pepe" because it echoed the word "pee-pee" and struck him as funny.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Pepe” mean?

The word “Pepe” means an image or meme based on the cartoon character Pepe the Frog. In plain terms, internet slang for a meme image of the cartoon frog character Pepe.

How do you pronounce “Pepe”?

“Pepe” is pronounced PEH-pay (/ˈpɛpeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Pepe” in a sentence?

Here is “Pepe” used in a sentence: “He replied to the tweet with a smug Pepe reaction image.”

What part of speech is “Pepe”?

“Pepe” is a noun.

Is “Pepe” a common word?

“Pepe” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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