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woke — meaning in English

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English meaning

woke adj Aware of and actively concerned about social injustice, especially around race.

Senses

woke is used for these senses in English:

woke (originally, AAVE, slang) Alert, aware of what is going on, or well-informed, especially of racial and other social justice issues.
woke (by extension, politics, slang, often, derogative) Holding progressive views or attitudes, principally with regard to social justice.

woke — full definition

adj Aware of and actively concerned about social injustice, especially around race.
adj Used critically to describe someone or something seen as overly focused on political correctness or identity politics.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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