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- DictionaryKaren/kəˈrɛn/
noun
- 1. a member of an indigenous people of eastern Burma (Myanmar) and western Thailand.
- 2. the language of the Karen, which probably belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family. Its highly distinct dialects have over 5 million speakers altogether.
adjective
- 1. relating to the Karen or their language.
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Jul 30, 2020 · "Karen" has, in recent years, become a widespread meme referencing a specific type of middle-class white woman, who exhibits behaviours that stem from privilege.
Karen is a slang term typically used to refer to a middle-class white American woman who is perceived as entitled or excessively demanding. [1] . The term is often portrayed in memes depicting middle-class white women who "use their white and class privilege to demand their own way".
Jul 30, 2020 · What does Karen mean? Karen is a pejorative slang term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, and often racist middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way or police other people’s behaviors.
Feb 10, 2023 · According to Urban, a Karen is a "middle-aged woman, typically blonde, makes solutions to others' problems an inconvenience to her although she isn't remotely affected." In short, it's a...
Jul 13, 2023 · The name 'Karen' has become synonymous with angry, often older, often white American women. But where did this association begin, and what made it stick?
Jun 24, 2024 · A "Karen" refers to a stereotype of a certain type of woman who comes off as entitled, demanding, self-centered, and often ignorant or bigoted.
Jul 21, 2020 · The name “Karen” has subsequently become virtually synonymous with more than just annoyed moms. Now, “Karen” is a stand-in for 2020’s fraught social politics.
Jun 25, 2020 · The Karen meme follows in a long and troubling legacy of white women in the United States weaponizing their victimhood.
Jul 15, 2020 · "Karen" has become cultural shorthand for a white woman who wields her race as a cudgel. And look, we all love to hate a good Karen. But where did this archetype come from?
Jun 12, 2020 · The first name Karen peaked in popularity in 1965, which means that in 2020, most people named Karen are middle aged. Because roughly 80% of the U.S. population was white in the 1960s, it’s...
