viralpopularity
nounUK /ˈvaɪ.rəl ˌpɒp.jʊˈlær.ə.ti/
US /ˈvaɪ.rəl ˌpɑː.pjəˈler.ə.t̬i/
When something becomes super famous very fast because lots of people share it online.
The funny cat video's viral popularity made it famous overnight.
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2. The state of spreading quickly from person to person like a virus.
The song's viral popularity spread through every school in the country.
3. A sudden burst of attention that many people talk about at once.
The new dance challenge gained viral popularity in just two days.
4. Being widely copied and shared by many accounts online.
Her recipe's viral popularity led to thousands of reposts.