Becky
/ˈbɛki/
Becky proper noun: a diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
Proper noun
Becky (plural Beckys or Beckies)
- A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
Noun
Becky (plural Beckies or Beckys)
- A (usually white) woman held in contempt by the speaker because she is basic or unaware of, or is taking advantage of, her social privilege (white privilege).
- We were smoking weed in the park, but then some Becky called the cops on us.
- He only want me when I'm not there
He better call Becky with the good hair2016, “Sorry”, in Lemonade, performed by Beyoncé
- An average-looking woman.
- Incels scoff at Beckys, hoping to score exclusively with Stacys because Stacys alone are the sexual currency that will lead to admiration.2020, Angela Chen, Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, page 41
- She was the hottest Becky to hit the gaming circuit in years.2020, Sid Stark, Trigger Warning: An Academic Thriller, unnumbered page
Examples of Becky in a sentence
- Boycotters have taken to calling Aloha Poke food “Becky Bowls.”2019 September 30, Ashok Selvam, “Aloha Poke CEO Says Company Was Confused by Appropriation Backlash”, in Eater:
- Incels feel entitled to love, pleasure, and power and they don't want it from Beckys.2021, Suruthi Bala, Hannah Maguire, RedHanded: An Exploration of Criminals, Cannibals, Cults, and What Makes a Killer Tick, unnumbered page:
Forms of Becky
| Proper noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | Beckys |
| plural | Beckies |
| alternative form | Becki |
| alternative form | Beckie |
| Noun | |
| plural | Beckies |
| plural | Beckys |
Words that rhyme with Becky
Questions about Becky
- What does Becky mean?
- Becky means a diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
- How do you use Becky in a sentence?
- Boycotters have taken to calling Aloha Poke food “Becky Bowls.”
- What part of speech is Becky?
- Becky can be a proper noun or a noun.
- How do you pronounce Becky?
- Becky is pronounced /ˈbɛki/ (UK).
Words near Becky in the dictionary
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