Meaning of Becky | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
2. 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).
   US, colloquial, derogatory
3. An average-looking woman.
   derogatory

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Examples

“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 hair”

“Last⟳ year, native Hawaiian activists grew angry after news that Aloha Poke’s attorneys were sending cease and desist letters to poke shop⟳ owners who used the word “aloha” in their restaurants’s names. Native Hawaiians felt the Chicago company was trying to regulate their language and culture. Boycotters have⟳ taken to calling Aloha Poke food “Becky Bowls.””

“Incels scoff at Beckys, hoping to score⟳ exclusively with Stacys because Stacys alone are the sexual currency that will lead⟳ to admiration.”

“She was the hottest Becky to hit the gaming circuit in years.”

“Incels feel⟳ entitled to love⟳, pleasure, and power and they don't want⟳ it from Beckys.”

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