The 'Big Steppy' meme features an image of a small creature, most notably a leopard gecko or a puppy, caught in a mid-stride pose that suggests a monumental effort or a very important journey. Emerging from the 'smol' and 'doggo-speak' internet subcultures of the late 2010s, it conveys a sense of proud, adorable determination. Users typically caption the image to celebrate small personal achievements or to mock someone acting overly confident despite their diminutive stature. The humor lies in the dramatic contrast between the creature's small size and the exaggerated importance of its 'big step.'