Using an improper word in an incorrect tense to attempt to attach some worldly signifigance to a person or object (books, screenplay, etc.) so that one appears to be "hip." In actual fact, this usage shows one's ignorance and inability to use words and feelings to express oneself properly.
A celebrity guest on Talking Dead used "woke" to describe the episode of The Walking Dead when elightened or relevant may have made better choices. Keep in mind that this is a fictional show about Zombies.
by August Strindberg March 19, 2018
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A politically correct narrative that has Marxist principles at its roots and doesn't tolerate open discourse.
Everything in the news and social media in 2020 is so woke right now.
by Curiousor August 31, 2020
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Shortened past tense of awake. Slang. “I have awoken” in this context has become “I am now woke”.

Used to demonstrate enlightenment on a topic. Mostly for socially charged issues.

Mostly used ironically, to illustrate when someone is doing this pretentiously.
Tom: Where’s Richard? He used to never miss chicken waffle night.
Harry: Didn’t you hear he’s on a cleanse? He’s woke AF when it comes to nutrition.

Barista: what can I get you?
Woke Student: I’d like the single origin to support the farmers, half caff to watch my adrenals, half steamed almond milk for a little fun, half non-steamed oat milk to stay real, with CBD to stay focused, please.

Nearby mother to child: Look Billy, this kid is woke. Hopefully one day you’ll be this elite.
by MrBonds February 06, 2020
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A postmodern version of being "born-again" where an individual is hyper-vigilant of magic transgressions in human dignity because they're painfully unaware of secretly being deeply ashamed of how life is not fucking them hard enough.
"Dude! Your speech about our duty to manifest our intersectional consciousness to promote equal outcomes, was such profound wokeness! I'm totes going to burn my bra right now before heading back to the safe space for some gender neutral polyamory!"
by TheZooofRekt July 29, 2020
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A state of perceived intellectual superiority one gains by reading The Huffington Post.
Ali is so woke. At brunch she explained how wearing anything other than Chuck Taylor's or Tom's is really a microaggression. Hey did you get your Amy Schumer tickets yet?
by jmjoyce451 August 18, 2016
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