What is a Karen?

Last Updated on June 21, 2022

A “Karen” is a term used to describe someone – usually a woman – who is acting entitled and demanding beyond what is necessary. The term has been used online for years, but recently gained mainstream popularity after a series of viral videos showed women behaving badly in public.

While the term “Karen” can be applied to anyone who is acting entitled and demanding, it is most commonly used to describe white women. This is likely because the term has been popularized by memes and social media posts that focus on the behavior of white women.

So, if you see a woman behaving badly and think to yourself “She’s such a Karen,” you’re probably right!