Internet
cakeday
What does cakeday mean?
Reddit's birthday party for your account. Every year on the date you signed up, a tiny cake slice appears beside your username for 24 hours. Tradition says other Redditors throw you free upvotes as a 'happy cakeday' tribute — though hivemind being hivemind, you'll also get the occasional contrarian downvote just for existing.
"Happy cakeday! Twelve years on this hellsite, you deserve a medal."
Origin
A Reddit platform feature introduced around 2010; the cake icon is automatic on the anniversary of account creation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a "cakeday" on Reddit?
A cakeday is the anniversary of your Reddit account, marked by a little cake icon shown next to your username.
How do you use "cakeday" in a sentence?
"Happy cakeday! Can't believe you've been on here five years."
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