Originally intended to mean "alert to civil rights issues" or "takes an enlightened approach to civil rights", its meaning has changed. It is now associated with adopting an obsessive, blinkered or deliberately obtuse approach to certain civil rights, particularly in relation to equality. It refers to an approach which is overall and on balance harmful to society, ignores context and counterpoints, and is ignorant of the wider ramifications of the position taken.
Under the pretense of being politically correct, the "woke" person is, ironically, asleep, in that they are ignorant of or unconcerned by the harms caused by their actions. Such harms may include:
• damage to freedom of expression and freedom of association
• the diminution of comedy, and artistic license in music and film, to the point that it becomes dull
• stifling of conversation
• fear of expressing an alternative opinion or calling out that which is evidently nonsense
• feelings of being browbeaten, helpless and living in a dystopian society
• diversion of societal focus away from more pressing issues affecting society
• the breakdown of language and societal structures
• discrimination and prejudice against others with particular characteristics - typically those who, in a particular location or organisation, are in a majority - under the guise of improving equality and acting on behalf of the minority.
The "woke" person may be acting in their own self-interests to achieve their own ends.
Under the pretense of being politically correct, the "woke" person is, ironically, asleep, in that they are ignorant of or unconcerned by the harms caused by their actions. Such harms may include:
• damage to freedom of expression and freedom of association
• the diminution of comedy, and artistic license in music and film, to the point that it becomes dull
• stifling of conversation
• fear of expressing an alternative opinion or calling out that which is evidently nonsense
• feelings of being browbeaten, helpless and living in a dystopian society
• diversion of societal focus away from more pressing issues affecting society
• the breakdown of language and societal structures
• discrimination and prejudice against others with particular characteristics - typically those who, in a particular location or organisation, are in a majority - under the guise of improving equality and acting on behalf of the minority.
The "woke" person may be acting in their own self-interests to achieve their own ends.
They is only one person, but they has a big effect on everyone around them. They's so woke that they can't function properly in life, it's hard to understand them, and even their friends can't keep track of their pronouns.
He's so woke that he's asleep.
Wokey dokey.
He's so woke that he's asleep.
Wokey dokey.
by peachxylophoneduck December 5, 2023
Get the wokemug. Left wing, Democrat who employ the "Jim Crow" tactics from the historical past of the Democratic party.
We have entered the “Woke Crow” era where left wing Democrats have re-weaponized their past “Jim Crow” tactics.
by MinnWhoDat April 10, 2023
Get the Woke Crowmug. Said about people who claim to be "awake," but in reality, they're asleep, dreaming—and the rest of us are forced to live in their nightmare.
by FastAwoken August 12, 2024
Get the Wokemug. by Klorasaurox June 22, 2025
Get the Wokenessmug. Some people with a lot of money will try to oppress you, that is why it is important to stay woke to the issues.
by DesertDust March 20, 2023
Get the wokemug. The intentional neglect or appropriation of historical facts, scientific evidence, established art, and practical semantics in an attempt to appeal to mainstream ideological values from the current decade. Often motivated by financial incentive.
Disney changed Mickey Mouse's gender. Disney knew this woke move would seal brand loyalty from the targeted demographic.
In an attempt to be more woke, the movie set in mediaeval Europe featured black American actors. The producers knew this would attract more viewers.
The 18th century statue was decorated with an LGBTQ flag. It looked very woke.
In an attempt to be more woke, the movie set in mediaeval Europe featured black American actors. The producers knew this would attract more viewers.
The 18th century statue was decorated with an LGBTQ flag. It looked very woke.
by Mind Liberator April 6, 2023
Get the Wokemug. The father of a daughter (or daughters) who tries to be a progressive feminist ally but often misses the mark and is sexist by accident.
Jack: I'm not like other dads, I'm a woke dad.
George: How's that?
Jack: I tell my daughters to wear whatever they want on their instas, even if it looks slutty. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
George: How's that?
Jack: I tell my daughters to wear whatever they want on their instas, even if it looks slutty. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
by Doll.Face September 19, 2021
Get the Woke Dadmug.