Wokeling

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A proponent of social-justice causes or beliefs. derogatory

    "Another [Kate] Smith standard became a fixture at Yankee Stadium till just a few days ago — “God Bless America.” If the wokelings among us have their way, it will be banished forever from the ears of Yankee fans and, indeed, from any other public performance. Smith, they say, was a racist."

Example

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"Another [Kate] Smith standard became a fixture at Yankee Stadium till just a few days ago — “God Bless America.” If the wokelings among us have their way, it will be banished forever from the ears of Yankee fans and, indeed, from any other public performance. Smith, they say, was a racist."

Etymology

From woke + -ling. Alternatively a blend of woke + weakling.

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