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Gen Y / Millennials (1980-1994)
Broke the internet
Used when discussing trending topics that capture widespread attention.
Literal Meaning
Broke the internet → Past tense of break + the + internet (global network)
Actual Meaning
Something went so viral that websites crashed or everyone was talking about it
Examples in Context

'That photo broke the internet.' (Translation: It went extremely viral)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Hyperbolic
  • 2Extremely viral
  • 3Major cultural moment
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