To criticize;
Typically a phrase used by people on the far right or far left side of the political spectrum to shut down critique from those on their side closer to the center who want them to moderate their views.
Typically a phrase used by people on the far right or far left side of the political spectrum to shut down critique from those on their side closer to the center who want them to moderate their views.
by Stu Dwan April 15, 2018
Get the counter-signalmug. Literally, to set on fire; to ignite. See also signal 12
From the dispatch code for fire emergency used in many parts of New York State.
From the dispatch code for fire emergency used in many parts of New York State.
by sparky December 5, 2003
Get the signal 10mug. by chs251 January 3, 2006
Get the Signal 7mug. Virtue signalling is when somebody superficiality advertises their support for a cause and goes out of their way to publicly condemn others in order to seek validation. Drawing attention to their self righteousness to appear morally superior.
Karen: “You’re a jerk because you wear Nike, don’t you know they exploit people overseas”.
Andre: “You’re Chanel bag was made overseas too, virtue signalling doesn’t make you any better than anybody else!”.
Andre: “You’re Chanel bag was made overseas too, virtue signalling doesn’t make you any better than anybody else!”.
by Truth is Objective March 17, 2022
Get the Virtue Signalmug. One of the many nauseating buzzwords used by conservatives as an alternative to constructing a coherent argument.
Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean anything - and actually doubles as a good way to spot cretins in the wild.
Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean anything - and actually doubles as a good way to spot cretins in the wild.
by Mad Bank June 14, 2021
Get the Virtue Signallingmug. A phenomena where someone campaigns for or otherwise shows their support for an often popular position without actually doing anything meaningful to further the cause that they claim to champion. This is one of the main signs of late democracy and otherwise shows the prevalence of cult figures in a society: political or otherwise.
Also takes form with "thoughts and prayers", and other meaningless statements.
Also takes form with "thoughts and prayers", and other meaningless statements.
-Damn, all of these people are virtue signalling about the Freedom Convoy.
-The easiest way to become respected on twitter is to virtue signal in support of trans rights.
-The easiest way to become respected on twitter is to virtue signal in support of trans rights.
by TheRomanShitlord February 18, 2022
Get the virtue signallingmug. by derry_murbles June 29, 2017
Get the Bat Signalmug.