by Praescius April 23, 2020
The belief that members of particular groups, sexualities, genders, sexes, races, etc. are afforded advantages in society for being a member of said group.
The term was popularized by the regressive left and is generally used as an easy button to shut down discussions/arguments and blame others for one's own shortcomings. Achievements earned by others through hard work are dismissed as just further evidence of their privilege.
By accepting this philosophy, believers in this religion create a world where all their failures are the fault of someone else, and all the successes of others are because they possessed some inherit unfair advantage.
The term was popularized by the regressive left and is generally used as an easy button to shut down discussions/arguments and blame others for one's own shortcomings. Achievements earned by others through hard work are dismissed as just further evidence of their privilege.
By accepting this philosophy, believers in this religion create a world where all their failures are the fault of someone else, and all the successes of others are because they possessed some inherit unfair advantage.
Bill: I can't get a decent job, I'm fat because of poor genetics, and I'm poor because of institutionalized racism. I wish I had your privilege John.
John: So your decision to screw off in school, constantly eat junk food, knock up your ex who you now have to pay child support to has nothing to do with your current situation?
Bill: John you seriously need to check your privilege.
John: So your decision to screw off in school, constantly eat junk food, knock up your ex who you now have to pay child support to has nothing to do with your current situation?
Bill: John you seriously need to check your privilege.
by jellybellyjones June 2, 2017
A word used by some people to relay that they are telepathic and know what the other person's circumstances are, and what they were thinking when they said or did something.
by Some_White_Dude June 10, 2013
A group of Karens traveling together. Similar to a pride of lions, except the lions want to speak to the manager.
by Wolfcrane8 May 3, 2020
a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group: education is a right, not a privilege
by Makiki2004 April 5, 2017
Where gonna get tossed off that privilege
by Orngzigzags October 17, 2005
A special right given to someone or a group of people, which is not available to others. Advantage, Benefit
by md_bluelily May 2, 2011