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“Le dab” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The dab is a viral gesture involving tucking one's face into a bent elbow while extending the other arm diagonally.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Le dab” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Le dab” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3155 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Le dab” meme mean?

This gesture primarily expresses triumphant joy or personal victory. It also serves as a humorous tool to highlight excessive pride or an absurd situation. Users adopt it to mark their belonging to a specific generation, transforming a simple pose into a strong, instantly recognizable identity symbol.

Where does the “Le dab” meme come from?

The exact origin of the dab remains unclear, but sources converge on the Atlanta hip-hop scene around early 2015. The movement's paternity is disputed among several local artists, notably Migos, Skippa da Flippa, OG Maco, and Rich The Kid. Migos' track "Look At My Dab" played a key role in its initial spread, though the precise release date of this song is not established. No specific video or broadcast context is formally attested as a single starting point. The gesture then spread via social media before being massively adopted by the general public.

How to use the “Le dab” meme

  • Use this gesture during a group photo to display a relaxed and joyful attitude.
  • Employ it after a small daily success to add a touch of humor to your status.
  • Incorporate it into a dance video to pay homage to 2010s musical trends.

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The “Le dab” card in MyMemeCards

Le dab card
NumberNo. 3155
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3496
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@maxlapoutre
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,496 cards
  • Common1,47842%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Le dab” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Le dab comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

The reprints of the “Le dab” card

The “Le dab” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,236) and Epic (No. 4,289). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.

Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.

MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does dab mean?

It is a body movement where one hides their face in their elbow while extending the other arm. It has become a viral symbol of celebration.

Who invented the dab?

Paternity is uncertain. Several Atlanta artists like Migos or Skippa da Flippa are cited, with no official consensus on the sole inventor.

Where does the dab come from?

The gesture emerges from the hip-hop scene in Atlanta, USA, around the year 2015 before spreading worldwide.

How do I get the Le dab meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Le dab” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Le dab card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Dab (dance) - Wikipedia · The Dab: Meaning, Origin & Why It Took Over 2015 - meme.com · meme.com › memes › dabDab Meme: Origin, Meaning & Examples | meme.com · checked on October 21, 2026.

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