noun

karen

Karen (pejorative)

She acted like a total Karen at the store.

She acted like a total Karen at the store.

((noun)) a pejorative slang term for an entitled woman. She was called a Karen for complaining.

Synonyms: busybody, complainer

Originates from the common first name 'Karen', which became an internet meme associated with a stereotype of an entitled, middle-aged white woman.

Picture the 'Can I speak to the manager?' haircut meme.

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