karen
/ˈkɛrən/
noun
- A stereotype of a middle-class white woman who is perceived as entitled, demanding, and often uses her privilege to complain or get her way, especially in customer service situations.
- My neighbor is such a Karen — she called the police because kids were playing on the sidewalk.
- The woman asked to speak to the manager in a loud voice, acting like a total Karen.
- The internet meme about a Karen complaining about a lemonade stand went viral.
- A female given name.
- Karen is my aunt, and she lives in Chicago.
- Karen from accounting always brings cookies to the office.
- I have a friend named Karen who loves gardening.