Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whiteboyism

noun

/ˈwʌɪtˌbɔɪ.ɪ.zəm/

Definition

The behavior or attitude characterized by the adoption of predominantly white cultural norms, attitudes, or lifestyles, often by individuals who do not identify as part of a white ethnic or racial group.

Examples

His friends accused him of whiteboyism for favoring pop music over hip-hop.
She said that his love for mainstream fashion was an example of whiteboyism.

Meaning

Whiteboyism refers to a social phenomenon where individuals outside the white community emulate or embrace behaviors, styles, and cultural practices typically associated with white individuals.