Karen
The origin and history of Karen.
Etymology
As a slang term, popularized in the 2010s from the given name Karen, which was especially common among women born in the mid-20th century; the mocking usage spread widely through African-American Vernacular English and internet culture.
Class of 2010
Karen first entered the language around 2010. Other words from the same year:
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