minul

Internet slang for a manul kitten -- a baby Pallas's cat, a small wild felid known for its extremely fluffy appearance and habitually grumpy expression. The term emerged from online communities where manul photos went viral repeatedly. The spelling 'minul' is a phonetic affectation typical of internet baby-talk applied to cute animals, with deliberate misspelling adding to the charm of the coinage.

Internet slang for an adorably grumpy or round-faced manul kitten — the Pallas's cat, a wild Central Asian feline whose wide face, flat expression, and fluffy fur made it an instant meme sensation. A minul isn't just a cat picture; it's a whole aesthetic of disapproving, dignified, intensely round cuteness. If you've ever felt seen by a cat that looks mildly offended by its own existence, that's the minul energy.

(Internet slang) a manul kitten.