The term 'Gorilla Grip' and its derivative 'Grippy' emerged as internet slang to describe an exceptionally strong or tight hold, often used in both literal and suggestive contexts across social media platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. While the phrase has been around for decades to describe physical strength, it saw a resurgence in meme culture as a descriptor for various intense situations or physical attributes. The meme typically involves images of characters or real-life people holding objects with exaggerated force, or it functions as a punchline to jokes about unexpected strength. Its popularity is driven by its versatility as a double entendre and its integration into modern urban dictionary vernacular, frequently appearing in viral 'POV' videos and reaction image threads.