Woke is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “socially aware or conscious — now often used ironically or politically”. Here’s the full Woke meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is Woke? Woke Meaning Explained
socially aware or conscious — now often used ironically or politically
“Woke” went from being a symbol of awareness and advocacy to a term loaded with irony, politics, and memes. Gen Z knows both sides: the original social justice vibe and the wild memeification it later went through.
Woke started as a term in communities to describe social and political consciousness. It rose in mainstream internet culture via Twitter and protest movements.
Woke — Slang Examples in Sentences
“He said water should be free and got called woke 💀”
| Sentence | Translation / Context |
|---|
| “Stay woke, sis.” | Originally used as a compliment for being socially aware. |
| “That company posted one diverse ad and now they’re ‘too woke.’” | Turned into a sarcastic or political buzzword post-2020. |
| “He said water should be free and got called woke 💀” | Used across media — from memes to political commentary. |
| “This brand went woke and broke fr.” | Still used by Gen Z to praise awareness or mock performative activism. |
| “Woke vibes or just basic decency?” | Global slang — often retained in English due to meme value. |
Still widely used in Gen Z and political meme discourse.
Where Did “Woke” Come From? Woke Origin
Woke began wide-spread usage in the 2010s
Memefied into sarcasm, but still holds weight in serious convo.
Woke in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Woke in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Woke in every language.
Woke意味｜Wokeとは？ 🇯🇵
Wokeの意味は？「社会意識が高い」または「やりすぎ感」。
Woke（ウォーク）は、元々は「意識高い」ことを指す言葉だったが、皮肉やジョークとしても使われている。
Woke의미｜Woke이란? 🇰🇷
Woke 뜻: 깨어 있는 의식 또는 과장된 사회 정의 개념.
Woke(워크)는 사회적 인식을 가진 상태를 의미했지만, 지금은 종종 비꼼의 의미로도 사용돼요.
Woke意思｜Woke是什么？ 🇨🇳
Woke 是什么意思？表示有社会责任感，也可以是讽刺。
Woke（觉醒）最初用于形容有社会意识，现在也用于讽刺。
Woke Bedeutung｜Was Bedeutet Woke? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet Woke? Zwischen Anerkennung und Ironie genutzt.
Woke ist ein Begriff für soziale Wachsamkeit, aber auch ein politisches Meme.
Woke Significado｜¿Qué Significa Woke? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa Woke? Puede ser en serio o en modo meme.
Woke se usa para hablar de conciencia social — o para burlarse de ella.
Woke Significato｜Che Cosa Vuol Dire Woke? 🇮🇹
Cosa vuol dire Woke? Una parola tra attivismo e meme.
Woke è lo slang per “consapevolezza sociale” — anche usato ironicamente.
Woke Signification｜C’est Quoi Woke? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de Woke ? De l’activisme à l’ironie.
Woke exprime une conscience sociale ou une moquerie selon le ton.
Woke значение｜Что такое Woke? 🇷🇺
Что значит Woke? Может быть серьёзно, может быть прикол.
Woke — это о социальной осознанности, но и как мем.
Woke ما معنى｜المعنى Woke؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى Woke؟ بين الجدية والتهكم، حسب السياق.
Woke هو مصطلح يستخدم للدلالة على الوعي الاجتماعي، أو كنوع من السخرية.
Woke Overview
Appears in headlines, TikTok captions, and quote tweets.
That’s the full slang guide for Woke, straight from the Skibidi DB!
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