Karen, a woman (or rare cases, a man) is a person who is so entitled they are willing to scream at strangers to get what they want. These 'Karens' can be found on public forums such as r/PublicFreakout. The word 'Karen' is used to describe these individuals as 'Karen' is actually a short form standing for:
K- Know your rights
A- Accuse everyone
R- Request a manager
E- Escalate the authorities
N- Neglect reason
K- Know your rights
A- Accuse everyone
R- Request a manager
E- Escalate the authorities
N- Neglect reason
by KoolAidManOhhhYeaaah August 20, 2021
Get the Karenmug. This is a pejorative word for that person, usually a middle-aged mom, but not always, who annoyingly insists on making sure you and everyone one else follow all rules and laws to the letter.
"Tried to go to the store and was followed around by a bunch of Karens desperately trying to get me to wear a mask for a virus that has a 99.8% fatality rate."
by Eff Your Feelings November 20, 2020
Get the Karenmug. 
Noun: A group or culture within a workplace or community predominantly made up of individuals exhibiting 'Karen-like behaviors. These individuals collectively enforce their own rules and norms, often making life inconvenient for others around them who do not conform to their expectations.
The Karen Cartel is known for its resistance to change, insistence on speaking to your supervisor, and a propensity for filing HR complaints over trivial matters.
The Karen Cartel is known for its resistance to change, insistence on speaking to your supervisor, and a propensity for filing HR complaints over trivial matters.
"The Karen Cartel was on full display when the senior regional director, who I don't report to, unnecessarily involved my supervisor in a minor disagreement while attempting to micromanage me."
by Tyler_ June 13, 2024
Get the Karen Cartelmug. by Dex_Ter March 17, 2025
Get the Karenmug. A dangerous subspecies to humans, known only for its toxicity. Karens come in many shapes and sizes, but they are usually recognizable by their loudmouth behavior.
Other identifying characteristics include Atrocious Haircuts, Verbal desires to see the Manager, and their usually Easy To Anger behavior.
Karens also tend to travel in packs of various numbers. Regardless if there's 2 or 10, your best option is to avoid them at all costs. Even just one must be avoided, even if you ARE the Manager. They may also be part of much larger packs, known as the Home Owners Association (HOA), Human Resources (HR), or any other organization that may be viewed as "Superior" to average humans.
Their natural habitat varies, although they are commonly found in the suburbs, hiding amongst regular human lifeforms. Karens will always be attracted to the nearest retail employee, regardless of the employee's age, and will then proceed to have a full-blown meltdown. Karens typically believe that video games are unnecessary, essential oils are healthcare, their body their choice, and that you are below them.
Despite this, some Karens have been observed defending the exact same beliefs and practices that other Karens are against. These Karens can be trusted.
Other identifying characteristics include Atrocious Haircuts, Verbal desires to see the Manager, and their usually Easy To Anger behavior.
Karens also tend to travel in packs of various numbers. Regardless if there's 2 or 10, your best option is to avoid them at all costs. Even just one must be avoided, even if you ARE the Manager. They may also be part of much larger packs, known as the Home Owners Association (HOA), Human Resources (HR), or any other organization that may be viewed as "Superior" to average humans.
Their natural habitat varies, although they are commonly found in the suburbs, hiding amongst regular human lifeforms. Karens will always be attracted to the nearest retail employee, regardless of the employee's age, and will then proceed to have a full-blown meltdown. Karens typically believe that video games are unnecessary, essential oils are healthcare, their body their choice, and that you are below them.
Despite this, some Karens have been observed defending the exact same beliefs and practices that other Karens are against. These Karens can be trusted.
Aaron: Oh no! It's a Karen!
Oliver: Quick, alert the Manager! To your battle stations!
Karen: Let me speak to your Manager!
Oliver: Quick, alert the Manager! To your battle stations!
Karen: Let me speak to your Manager!
by Just an Asexual January 3, 2025
Get the Karenmug. by Davidschleim the Real Ome December 28, 2018
Get the Karenmug.