Karen
Gen Z SlangDefinition
A pejorative slang term for an entitled, demanding person—stereotypically a middle‑aged white woman—who weaponizes perceived privilege to police others, escalate to authority, and act rudely or prejudicially.
Examples
"When the barista got her name wrong, she went full Karen and demanded to speak to the manager."
"Don’t be a Karen—stop policing everyone else’s behavior and making a scene over nothing."
"The block party was chill until a Karen showed up and called the cops about “noise violations.”"