viral
1. relating to or caused by a virus
She was diagnosed with a viral infection.
Ela foi diagnosticada com uma infecção viral.
2. spreading rapidly and widely on the internet or social media
The video became viral after being shared millions of times.
O vídeo se tornou viral depois de ser compartilhado milhões de vezes.
3. relating to the rapid spread of information, content, or behavior through a population
The viral marketing campaign reached millions of people.
A campanha de marketing viral alcançou milhões de pessoas.
In Brazil, 'viral' has become deeply embedded in internet culture and social media language, particularly among younger generations. The term is used frequently to describe content that rapidly spreads across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In the USA, 'viral' is equally prevalent in digital culture and marketing strategies. The word has transitioned from primarily medical terminology to everyday vocabulary describing any widely-shared online phenomenon.
NYC Slang
going viral, blown up
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