Viral

Adjective / Slang

Viral is used to describe content, ideas, or moments that quickly gain widespread attention and are shared at high speed, especially online. It’s commonly applied to videos, memes, or posts that explode in visibility across platforms, but can also be used more broadly for anything that catches on quickly.

Example: “Her dance video went viral overnight.”
Means: “Her dance video was rapidly shared and became hugely popular.”

Example: “That joke’s gone viral in the group chat.”
Means: “Everyone in the group chat is sharing and reacting to the joke.”