Meaning of pick-me | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of pick-me girl.
   derogatory, slang
2. A person who acts against the interests of their own (typically marginalized) group in the hope of obtaining majority favour.
   broadly, derogatory, slang

Examples

“Yet the “pick me” culture, a phenomenon where some women announce their willingness to adhere to these arbitrary standards, is evident on Twitter and other social media sites.”

“Or think about the pick-me's claim that she's totally fine with how much her boyfriend salivates over Instagram models or flirts with his coworker, because she's not like other girls who are jealous and insecure.”

“While folklore and evermore do celebrate Swift's evolution from the "pick me" days of Fearless, the albums also use cottagecore landscapes and imagery as a vehicle for mourning simpler times.”

“Pick-mes are ideal for the role of the token minority friend since they often fall in line with racist beliefs used against their own community.”

“The most disgusting act I've seen from a "pick me" is when they'd bring others down or betray the ones who cared for them all in the name of "being accepted."”

“A “pick-me” person is desperate for acceptance from a particular group and will do whatever it takes to gain access to certain social circles and remain there.”

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