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Mlem
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a brief action of an animal sticking its tongue out, often to lick its nose
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
mlems
What does "mlem" mean in internet slang?
The structure is an onomatopoeic word that mimics the soft, quick sound of a tongue flicking out and retracting, short and playful. It is used to describe a brief action of an animal, usually a cat or dog, sticking its tongue out to lick its nose, mouth, or whiskers, often captured mid motion in photos or videos. People typically caption pet content with "mlem" to distinguish it from a static "blep" (tongue resting out) or a full lick.
Examples
My dog did a tiny mlem while sniffing his treat.
