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Chibi
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a small, cute, and exaggerated version of a character, usually with a disproportionately large head and childlike features
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
chibis
What does "chibi" mean in internet slang?
The structure is a Japanese loanword borrowed directly into English internet culture, meaning "small" or "short" in Japanese. It is used to describe a style of art where characters are drawn with oversized heads, small bodies, and exaggerated cute features, often in anime, manga, or gaming fan art. People typically use "chibi" to refer to cute, miniaturized versions of normal characters, such as "I drew a chibi version of my favorite hero" or "That chibi avatar is adorable."
Examples
She drew a chibi of her favorite anime character for her profile picture.
