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wokeling

wokeling noun: a proponent of social-justice causes or beliefs.

Noun

wokeling (plural wokelings)

  1. (derogatory) A proponent of social-justice causes or beliefs.
    • Another [Kate] Smith standard became a fixture at Yankee Stadium till just a few days ago — “God Bless America.” If the wokelings among us have their way, it will be banished forever from the ears of Yankee fans and, indeed, from any other public performance. Smith, they say, was a racist.2019 April 25, Ed Morrow, “The Past Is Imperfect”, in The American Spectator
    • But the fact that the publishing industry, arguably the last bastion of free speech, has also been infiltrated by these blinkered little wokelings sends a shiver down the spine.2020 June 16, Sarah Vine, “I've learned the things that matter don't have a price tag”, in Daily Mail

Synonyms of wokeling

Forms of wokeling

pluralwokelings

Origin of wokeling

From woke + -ling. Alternatively a blend of woke + weakling.

Questions about wokeling

What does wokeling mean?
Wokeling means a proponent of social-justice causes or beliefs.
What part of speech is wokeling?
Wokeling is a noun.
What is the plural of wokeling?
The plural of wokeling is wokelings.

Words near wokeling in the dictionary

  1. wokejoshi
  2. wokel
  3. Wokeland
  4. wokelash
  5. wokelashes
  6. wokeling
  7. wokelings
  8. wokels
  9. wokely
  10. woken
  11. woken 'n baked

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