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Karen (Slang)

A Karen is usually a middle-aged woman regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity that pushes there beliefs, lifestyle and opinions on others in an egotistical, passionate and dictatorial way.
"Bro, Im legally disabled and this lady came up to me and questioned my authoritization to park in the handicap zone."

"F*** that b***, sounds like a miserable Karen (Slang) that has nothing better to do than bother people and there business."
by beach_greaser June 5, 2023
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Karen Ballsnatcher

Karen Ballsnatcher (noun)
Definition:
A Karen Ballsnatcher is a middle-aged to older woman with the classic privileged suburban, soccer-mom look—stiff shirt-butch haircut, pearl-clutching tendencies, statement earrings, and an inflated sense of superiority—who actively seeks to undermine and emasculate adult men. Unlike other “Karens,” she doesn’t just fuss—she dominates, nagging, berating, and theatrically scolding men as if they were incompetent children. Every word, shriek, and demand is designed to make a man feel small, powerless, and infantilized, while she parades her control like a badge of honor. She thrives on asserting authority over men, leaving them flustered, floundering, and fully aware they are in her crosshairs. Synonymous with battle-axe, hag, shrew, terrorizer of grown men.

In a nutshell: A Karen Ballsnatcher is a woman who treats men like her personal punching bags, fussing and nagging until she gets to feel in charge.

Etymology:
Named after the viral September 5, 2025 incident at a Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins game. Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader smashed a home run into the stands, caught by a dad who gave it to his 10-year-old son on his birthday. Enter the Karen Ballsnatcher: the woman who stormed over, loudly argued with the father, and pushed her way into the spotlight—snatching not just the ball, but the authority of the startled father. Her antics exploded online, cementing her as the queen of bratty dominance.
1. “At the office meeting, a Karen Ballsnatcher in upper management cornered my coworker and scolded him about using the wrong font, leaving him stammering like a flustered schoolboy.”
2. “During the barbecue, our Karen-Ballsnatcher neighbor lectured Dad for ten minutes on how to grill the burgers, and by the end he was double-checking every flip like a nervous teen.”
3. “The gym trainer barely said a word before the Karen Ballsnatcher principal started criticizing his form, and he spent the next hour apologizing for existing.”
4. “At the family game night, Uncle Mike tried to explain the rules, but a Karen Ballsnatcher interrupted him with such shrieking authority that he surrendered the dice without a fight.”
5. “She marched into the boardroom, wagging her finger at every man in sight, and left them all sitting silently like children who had just been caught stealing cookies.”
by Tonetare2016 September 10, 2025
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TEAL Karen

Along with being the typical representation of the slang form of a Karen by believing they are entitled to their unwarranted bad behavior, these entitled ladies believe they are to make their way through life by taking advantage of the elderly. The word TEAL is an acronym for the words Thieving, Elderly Abusing, and Lying.
TEAL Karen stole my elderly father's money and property when took control his life and pretended to be a good caregiver.
TEAL Karen convinced the nursing home that the gentleman's family abandoned him, and he wanted her to have ALL of his money and worldly possessions.
by Dummaz June 15, 2022
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karen in charge

What do you call a woman that
1)is a Karen

2)wants to be in charge

that's a "Karen in charge"
What do you call a woman that
1)is a Karen

2)wants to be in charge
Is that a "Karen in charge"?
Time to check the urban dict.

My wife cock blocked me again while with my new love, she's such a "Karen in charge".
by KingDarren July 24, 2022
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Karen

A woman who can be from ages 15 to 96. They are so fucking annoying, it's unbelievable. They want to talk to the manager and harass the hell out of the poor trainee at the counter. She also hates skateboarding teens and will start recording them. Has kids that will listen to kids bop, UGH. Trys to hit you, pretends you ran her or him over, acuses you for no reason. FUCK OFF KAREN!
Innocent Emily: Hello, how is you day? What would you like to eat? :)

Karen: I would like a chicken, cheese, lettuce, ketchup free burger.

Innocent Emily: I'm sorry Ma'am, we can't make that, it's just burger buns.

Karen: MAKE IT OR I'LL CALL THE FUCKING COPS AND I'LL GET YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY SUED!

Innocent Emily: Linda help... *cries*.
by BigBrainScottishGirl December 22, 2020
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karen

A name--calling word typically referring to a female who is detested by someone else. Not to be confused by the pronoun Karen; a genuine name which a hospital will register on a Certificate of Birth.
That Stacy was a real karen at work today. She always tries to justify her obnoxious behavior.
by HunkyBeat March 1, 2022
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Karen

Someone who always demands for the manager, Does not vax her kids, thinks the earth is flat, thinks science is false. And many more. She gets her "Info" from facebook from "Trusted" users
Worker: Sorry we dont serve breakfast after 11:00 am
karen: WHAT? THATS RIDICULES! LET ME SEE YOUR MANAGER!
by Duffka August 11, 2020
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