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1: The unique blend of characteristics embodied by the Ken doll from the Barbie franchise, marked by a willingness to take on a supportive role, an embrace of one's feminine side, and a nonchalant acceptance of being an accessory in someone else's world.

2: The ability to challenge gender stereotypes by demonstrating that it's not un-masculine for a man to let a woman take center stage or to embrace his feminine side.

3: A state of being that encourages the breaking of traditional gender roles, promoting the idea that it's okay to be the "side-kick" and not always the hero.
Ryan Gosling, in his role as Ken, exuded a strong sense of Kenergy, challenging traditional masculinity and embracing a supportive role with grace and humor.
kenergy by mancuso5 July 21, 2023
Word of the Day on July 23, 2023
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The opposite of BDE (Big Dick Energy). While BDE means confidence without cockiness, Kenergy means confidence without cock. Much like a Ken doll.
Wow, that bodybuilder that goes to a party in a suit jacket without a shirt sure thinks he has BDE, but actually has some serious Kenergy.
Kenergy by Fuckingfarm November 24, 2022
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Kenergy is the essence of being the Ken to your (presumably) female partners Barbie.

You are a himbo , kinda sorta a munch and a stay at home trophy husband all at once.

You are basically an accessory to your girl. She's the main act and you're just there to make her look even more amazing than she does already.
Friend: Lmao do you know who has a lot of Kenergy?

Me: Omg who?

Friend: Kristoff from Frozen

Me: Naauur you're so right!
Kenergy by Garconhenri April 12, 2023
Kenergy is the aura projected by Ken from Barbie, resembling the attitude of a Chad from your college’s most popular frat house.
While he was catcalling her he was projecting major kenergy.
kenergy by thatrose May 24, 2022
1. Self-involved, narcissistic pride associated with toxic masculinity
2. Cringe-worthy machismo, rooted in empty patriarchal attitudes.
3. The opposite of Big Ken Energy (i.e., confident masculinity that embraces and supports women)
Elon Musk challenging Mark Zuckerberg to a fight stems from deep kenergy.
That man proved his kenergy by slapping a woman's ass without permission.
kenergy by CtGreat August 14, 2023

Kelly Kenerly

A Dance craze. Stick your booty out to one side while bouncing. Now switch it up. Usually working best with a cocktail in one hand. Originated in Key West by the locals. Now everyone is doing it.

Also see: Really sexy woman.
"Do the Kelly Kenerly!"
Kelly Kenerly by Kellog85 September 10, 2011
The striver is an interesting phenomenon that is seen across college campuses. In essence, the striver is an over-achiever who comes from a working or middle class family. He may be an immigrant. He may have been a slacker in HS who was "born again" into an academic wunderkind. Or he may just be an over-achiever who is keeping at it.

The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long after you are gone. The striver is the guy who takes 30 credits/semester and considers anything below an A/4.0 failure. The striver doesn't work on campus, he is too busy finding ways to pad his resume instead of working retail or workstudy. The striver lets his grades pay his education by applying to ten scholarships a year.

The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
Anthony was a striver. He transfered from a TTT to an IVY and graduated in 2 years. He studied his ass off and went to Penn Law. He got a Biglaw offer. But lost it all because of an unmoderated mesasgeboard.

Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Striver by URM Striver January 3, 2009
Word of the Day on August 15, 2026