shibe
Pronunciation
/ʃˈaɪb/

Definition & Meaning of "shibe"in English

Shibe
01

a Shiba Inu dog, often featured in memes

Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
shibes

What does "shibe" mean in internet slang?

The structure is a clipped shortening of "Shiba Inu," removing the second half of the breed name and adding a soft "e" ending for a cuter, faster pronunciation. It is used to describe a Shiba Inu dog, often featured in memes, especially the famous "Doge" meme with broken English captions like "such wow" or "very amaze." People typically say "shibe" when sharing photos of the breed or referencing internet culture. The term originated in early 2010s online communities, particularly on Reddit, Tumblr, and 4chan, as the Doge meme exploded in popularity, and remains common in meme culture and dog lover circles.

Examples
That shibe looks just like the meme dog.
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