What does Woke mean?

Awake / Aware of Power Structures - Being "Woke" means you are capable of thinking critically about society


Other definitions of Woke:

  • Opposite of ignorant / bigoted
  • Alert to injustice in society and sensative to racism
  • Informed, Intelligent, empathetic
  • Conscious of one's own privilege and open to discussing power dynamics

All of our slang term and phrase definitions are made possible by our wonderful visitors. If you know of another definition of Woke that should be included here, please let us know.


How to use the term
Woke:

  • "Politicians have a habit of being dishonest. Stay woke!"

  • "Are you woke to this situation?"

  • "I only date people who are woke."

  • "When did you first start to feel woke?"


References:

English oxford dictionary

  • A Website that mentions "Woke."
  • Definition of "woke" in English

  • Check it Out

More slang terms:

Tripe

Tripe

Nonsense or foolish talk, typically dismissive in nature.

Ratchet

Ratchet

An adjective describing something or someone crude, obnoxious, or disgracefully uncouth.

Ate

Ate

Performed with exceptional skill, style, or confidence, demonstrating excellence.

Dutch Oven

Dutch Oven

A crude prank in which someone traps another person under bed sheets after flatulence, creating an unpleasant situation.

OMD

OMD

An acronym standing for 'Oh My Days', an expressive reaction used to convey surprise, disbelief, or dramatic annoyance.

TMU

TMU

A texting slang acronym for Tell Me Upfront.

Bubble Guts

Bubble Guts

A sensation of noisy or unsettled abdominal discomfort, typically preceding a bout of diarrhea.

Demon Time

Demon Time

Late-night, often scandalous or wild online activities.

Headass

Headass

A mildly insulting term describing someone acting foolishly or saying something incredibly stupid.

Jive Turkey

Jive Turkey

A person engaging in deceptive or nonsensical talk, often in an insincere or exaggerated manner.