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gaslight gatekeep girlboss
What does gaslight gatekeep girlboss mean?
A caption celebrating chaotic, morally gray hustle behavior in an ironic, self-aware way.
"Lied on my resume and got the job. Gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss baby."
Origin
A 2021 Twitter and Tumblr meme that mashed together three of that era's most overused words — 'gaslight,' 'gatekeep,' and 'girlboss' — to satirize hollow empowerment language. Quickly became an ironic catchphrase.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'gaslight gatekeep girlboss' mean?
It's an ironic slogan stacking three overused buzzwords to mock empty empowerment and hustle culture. It's meant as a joke, not real advice.
Is it serious?
No, it's almost always sarcastic, poking fun at corporate-feminist clichés and chaotic ambition.
Where did it come from?
It started as a 2021 Twitter and Tumblr meme mashing together that era's most overused terms.
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