Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

karen

noun

/ˈkɛr.ɪn/

Definition

A term used to describe a particular type of customer, typically a white woman who displays entitled or demanding behavior.

Examples

The woman at the store was such a Karen, demanding a refund for a product she had already used.
When she complained loudly about the service, everyone knew she was a classic Karen.
He called her a Karen after she shouted at the barista for a minor issue with her order.

Meaning

The term is often associated with someone who insists on speaking to the manager in a retail or service context, exemplifying entitlement and a lack of awareness of social norms.