emanzen
Translation
to act like a feminist (pejorative), to behave like an emancipated woman
Examples
Sie hat angefangen zu emanzen.
She started to act like a feminist.
Manche sagen, sie emanze nur herum.
Some say she's just acting like a feminist for show.
Grammar Patterns
to act like a feminist She was acting like a feminist throughout the entire discussion.
Similar Words
sich emanzipieren (to emancipate oneself), feministisch sein (to be a feminist)
Etymology
A verb derived from the noun 'Emanze', a colloquial and often pejorative term for a feminist, which comes from 'Emanzipation' (emancipation).
Memory Tips
This word often carries a negative connotation, implying an exaggerated or annoying form of feminism.