A pejorative term used by naive Gen-Z to refer to someone who is now 40 years old and is tired of taking people's crap.
Karen: "I'd like to speak to the manager. I don't like X, Y, Z."
Gen-Z: "Sure, ma'am I'll be right back with manager." (fake smile)
Gen-Z in their head: "Goddamn, this woman is such a Karen. Stop complaining."
Karen in her head: "Listen you young cunt. I've been on this Earth for far too long and paid too many tax dollars and have had too many useless, selfish, people take advantage of me to deal with your shit. I've learned that if I don't make a big stink about things then nothing gets done and I'll fight for what's mine."
Gen-Z: "Sure, ma'am I'll be right back with manager." (fake smile)
Gen-Z in their head: "Goddamn, this woman is such a Karen. Stop complaining."
Karen in her head: "Listen you young cunt. I've been on this Earth for far too long and paid too many tax dollars and have had too many useless, selfish, people take advantage of me to deal with your shit. I've learned that if I don't make a big stink about things then nothing gets done and I'll fight for what's mine."
by I_love_pickles January 18, 2022
Somebody, stereotypically female, generally in their late thirties that believes that the world revolves around them. They have been known to shout slurs, occasionally racial or sexual at people because their beliefs, views, gender identity or sexuality do not perfectly align with the Karen. A common misconception is that everyone born the the birth name Karen is indeed, a Karen.
by Excited Bullphrog March 19, 2022
"Do you have a wristband?? No, you're gonna need a wristband to get in. No, no, you can't get in for free.. You know what? Get me your manager."
"Karen, this is a Wendy's drive-through. If you're not gonna order anything please move along, you're holding up the line."
"Karen, this is a Wendy's drive-through. If you're not gonna order anything please move along, you're holding up the line."
by NotTheManager101 March 25, 2022
A dead meme that has never been funny and is just used to make women feel bad about themselves, controlled, and self-conscious about having an opinion on anything. It's also depressing for girls named Karen who've had to change their names or move schools because of sick people who think using this term is ok.
The meme fell out of favor quickly when people realized their own moms were called Karens for no reason. When women were ruthlessly bullied on the internet because some jerk who wants clout filmed her and tried to portray her in a bad light when she was just trying to live her life. The realization that society hates middle-aged women for existing, women are judged harsher, and this rabid obsessive bullying has no regard for women's humanity from people who spend too much time online and hate women.
Pakistani-American writer, public speaker, and activist Sarah Haider calls the term a "term of abuse" and explains it is used in place of calling women misogynistic slurs and to get away with socially acceptable misogyny.
"The Karen archetype is just the most recent, millenial-sanctioned attempt to keep women in their place," writes Ahmed Pierstorff.
The meme fell out of favor quickly when people realized their own moms were called Karens for no reason. When women were ruthlessly bullied on the internet because some jerk who wants clout filmed her and tried to portray her in a bad light when she was just trying to live her life. The realization that society hates middle-aged women for existing, women are judged harsher, and this rabid obsessive bullying has no regard for women's humanity from people who spend too much time online and hate women.
Pakistani-American writer, public speaker, and activist Sarah Haider calls the term a "term of abuse" and explains it is used in place of calling women misogynistic slurs and to get away with socially acceptable misogyny.
"The Karen archetype is just the most recent, millenial-sanctioned attempt to keep women in their place," writes Ahmed Pierstorff.
I hate when women defend themselves or even open their mouths, so I'm gonna shut her up and try to embarass her by calling her a Karen.
Even the most boring person on earth shouldn't be using the term Karen at this point. It's the most dead joke ever.
Diminutive of Katherine, Karen is a pretty, sweet, and warm name. Let Karens exist in peace.
Even the most boring person on earth shouldn't be using the term Karen at this point. It's the most dead joke ever.
Diminutive of Katherine, Karen is a pretty, sweet, and warm name. Let Karens exist in peace.
by chFree77 December 12, 2023
A term used for people who show rudeness to workers, people who show racism or are anti-vax, etc. The standard image for these people is a middle-aged white woman with particular hairstyle, although it can vary between Karens. they are known for their signature slogan showcasing their rudeness towards workers: "I want to speak with the Manager"
Karen: My kids beautiful!
Her kid:
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Her kid:
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by I NEED TO TOUCH GRASS January 05, 2022
People use the term karen against middle aged women but as a name it's kinda pretty people named karen did nothing wrong and dont deserve to be called middle aged women. People named karen who arnt the stereotype are strong independent and caring. They hate the world but love some other things like family and friends. If you meet a person named Karen dont make manager jokes just be nice for gods sake.
by DefenetionURMOM June 04, 2021