the Mbappé special en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ðə əmˈbɑː.peɪ ˈspɛ.ʃəl/
Etymology
Named after French professional footballer Kylian Mbappé. Originates from a viral 2026 interview where Mbappé was asked about his culinary specialty ("What's the Mbappé special?") and candidly replied "For example, nothing". The phrase quickly became a catchphrase and Internet meme to humorously denote having nothing or putting in no effort.
Meanings
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(Internet, humorous, slang) Absolutely nothing; zero output, effort, or substance.
"What did you bring for lunch today?" — "Just the Mbappé special."
2026 from r/igcse- "how it genuinley feels having done the mbappe special and the exam is in 70 days."
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(humorous, slang) A performance or match where a star player contributes no goals, assists, or meaningful stats.
2026 from r/soccercirclejerk- "Bro did the Mbappe Special"
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Mbappé specials | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr le spécial Mbappé (humorous term for 'nothing') · es el especial de Mbappé (humorous term for 'nothing')