What does blep mean?
Blep refers to an instance of an animal with its tongue sticking partway out.
Examples of blep
Cute fox does a blep!
—@sweetstarcosmic, X (formerly Twitter), 9 Dec. 2023
Zoom for tiny blep [Alt image description: Tabby Siberian cat wearing a cute little black and red plaid fleece, laying on her side on a heated blanket. She faces the camera, a small sliver of tongue peeping from her mouth]
—@kindofstrange, Blue Sky, 20 Mar. 2025
Has your dog perfected their ulti-mutt toothy grin? Is their tongue blep on another level?
—Daily Star (London, Eng.), 27 Nov. 2020
Where does blep come from?
Blep is possibly based on a sound a human might make sticking their tongues out in imitation of their pet or another animal.
How is blep used?
Blep is used affectionately and highly approvingly.