A pejorative slang term for a generation of angry, entitled, sometimes racist white women. A common stereotype is that of a white woman who uses her privilege to demand her own way at the expense of others. Depictions also include demanding to "speak to the manager", anti-vaccination beliefs (sometimes in favor of the unproven medical use of essential oils), or being racist.
(Overheard by another customer after a Karen has thrown a fit at a store): "She is such a Karennial."
by drpepper1975 July 27, 2020