Definition of «nyan»
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| Views | 14 |
| Definitions | 1 |
| First seen | 2026 |
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"Nyan" is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a cat's meow, which became a global internet staple following the 'Nyan Cat' meme. In modern slang, it is used as a cute or 'kawaii' filler word, often added to sentences to convey a playful, feline, or whimsical tone. It is frequently associated with 'catgirl' aesthetics and is used by fans of anime and internet subcultures to signal a specific type of online persona. The word can function as a noun, a verb, or a simple exclamation of luck or happiness.
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> surfin the web nyan foR EXTRA LUCK ON UR COMIC!1!1!
> i'm feeling very nyan today so i put on my cat-ear headband
> she keeps saying nyan at the end of every sentence and it's kind of adorable
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