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Karen Cartel

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 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
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Erick was on that Karen at the wedding. No wonder he was itching like that
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Lenoria is a Karen
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I don’t give a Karen

The term given for when one chooses not to delve into “Karen” like excessiveness about a certain issue - yet by saying so encompasses all that a “Karen” would say in a sentence therefore using less time and energy on someone not deserving of time or energy.

“ I don’t give a Karen” could particularly be used to flip someone off.
In response to a person getting PC about you cutting a queue:
“I don’t give a Karen about your queue etiquette”
by the3doubleu’s April 17, 2021
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Karen

A woman, usually residing in the United States, who hasn’t gotten laid in so long that her brain starts to decay to the point of insanity. Karens are usually blatantly racist because they have nothing to lose.
I was in a fast food restaurant and a Karen was screaming at the employees because they forgot cheese on her $1 burger.
by Hunny Poo Poo June 29, 2020
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A stereotype that it used to describe a white, middle aged woman who is entitled and demanding to fit their needs without consideration for others.

Karens sometimes tend to be racist, ageist, and sexist. Karens have lack of consideration and respect for others when situations aren't going the way they wanted.
That woman was a Karen for harassing us at the skate park.
by Superastro September 24, 2020
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Karen is a fictional character created on the popular social media platform tiktok. It’s often teenagers putting towels over their heads and making typical mom jokes. She can be funny, but also quite rude. (This definition is for the moms concern for their children)
Hey guys, let’s watch the latest tiktok Karen video!
by Tiktok Obsessed May 14, 2020
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