woke

Meanings

• Adjective, verb

  Raised awareness or enlightenment on social and political issues, especially issues of racial or social justice.

  - "After watching the documentary, she became more woke about the issues facing the Black community."
  - "He's always been a woke ally in the fight for gender equality."

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Pronunciation

1. /woʊk/
   
   
   
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2. /woʊk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with woke
oke , soake , yoke

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Variants

List of all variants of woke that leads to same result
fake woke , stay woke , woke , woke capitalism , woker , wokest , wake , waked , waker , wakers , wakes , waking , woken , wake up , waked up , wakes up , waking up , woke up , woken up

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Forms

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wakes, waking, more woke, most woke

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the late 19th century, meaning 'to be awake to current Black issues'. The term gained widespread popularity in the 21st century due to increased awareness and activism around social and political issues.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'woke' was popularized in the 21st century by hip-hop culture and social media.

2. The term 'woke' has been used in various forms of media, including movies, TV shows, and music, to represent a character or individual who is socially and politically aware.

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Related Concepts

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1. social justice: A concept that aims to address and rectify social inequalities, discrimination, and injustice.

2. activism: The practice of actively engaging in efforts to bring about social, political, or environmental change.

3. awareness: The state of being conscious or informed about a particular issue or situation.

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Culture

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The term 'woke' has become a powerful symbol of social awareness and activism, particularly in the context of racial and social justice movements. It has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to convey a sense of enlightenment and awareness.

How to Memorize "woke"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lightbulb turning on in your head to represent the idea of becoming woke.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'woke' with the idea of being informed and aware of social and political issues.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Wake up and Open Your Eyes' to help remember the meaning of the term.

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