Milkshake Duck

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Pronunciation: /mɪlkʃeɪk dʌk/

Definitions of milkshake duck

noun A term that refers to a person or thing that initially gains popularity and positive attention on social media but later faces backlash or criticism.

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about this funny internet meme called milkshake duck.

A2 The milkshake duck trend went viral on social media.

B1 The milkshake duck phenomenon can be both positive and negative.

B2 The concept of milkshake duck has become a popular topic in online culture.

C1 The milkshake duck meme illustrates the fleeting nature of internet fame.

C2 Scholars have analyzed the socio-cultural implications of the milkshake duck phenomenon.

Examples of milkshake duck in a Sentence

formal The concept of a 'milkshake duck' has become a popular term in internet culture.

informal Have you heard of that 'milkshake duck' meme going around?

slang That milkshake duck story is so wild!

figurative The milkshake duck phenomenon perfectly captures the fleeting nature of internet fame.

Grammatical Forms of milkshake duck

past tense

milkshake ducked

plural

milkshake ducks

comparative

more milkshake duck

superlative

most milkshake duck

present tense

milkshake ducks

future tense

will milkshake duck

perfect tense

have milkshake ducked

continuous tense

is milkshake ducking

singular

milkshake duck

positive degree

milkshake duck

infinitive

to milkshake duck

gerund

milkshake ducking

participle

milkshake ducked

Origin and Evolution of milkshake duck

First Known Use: 2016 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'milkshake duck' was coined in a tweet by Australian cartoonist Ben Ward in June 2016.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a person or thing that becomes popular on the internet but is later revealed to have a negative or problematic aspect, the term has since evolved to encompass any individual or entity that experiences a sudden fall from grace after gaining widespread attention.