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cancelled
What does cancelled mean?
Used loosely and jokingly to dramatically reject anything.
"Mondays are cancelled, I've decided."
Origin
From cancelling a subscription, it grew into call-out and cancel culture slang in the late 2010s for publicly rejecting someone.
Frequently asked questions
What does cancelled mean in slang?
Cancelled means publicly called out and boycotted for offensive or problematic behaviour.
What is cancel culture?
Cancel culture is the practice of mass public call-outs and boycotts of people who do offensive things.
What does cancelled mean on TikTok?
On TikTok cancelled means someone is being publicly rejected, sometimes seriously, sometimes jokingly.
Can cancelled be used jokingly?
Yes — people jokingly cancel things like foods, days, or friends over trivial things.
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