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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