Wokery
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The opinions, actions, and behaviours associated with wokeism or wokeist ideologies. UK, derogatory, neologism, uncountable
"The backlash against corporate wokery is well under way. Victoria's Secret earlier this month rowed back on the diversity agenda after profits fell and it worked out that its typical customer just wants to look slim and attractive."
- 2 A restaurant serving (especially Cantonese) food cooked in a wok. US
"Tempted by supermarket takeout? A vast array of ready-to-eat meals from wokeries, wood-burning ovens, and sushi bars, and ready-to-cook foods like marinated meats and vegetables are increasingly offered at supermarkets and specialty food markets across the country to provide timestarved families with delicious meals that save them valuable kitchen time."
Synonyms
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More examples"The backlash against corporate wokery is well under way. Victoria's Secret earlier this month rowed back on the diversity agenda after profits fell and it worked out that its typical customer just wants to look slim and attractive."
Etymology
From woke + -ery.
From wok + -ery.
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