noun
Becky
BEH-kee
noun
1
(US slang, often disparaging) A stereotype of a clueless or entitled white woman, especially one seen as oblivious to her own privilege.
"The video went viral after a "Becky" was filmed calling the police over nothing."
How to Use Becky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, often mocking label for a stereotypically privileged or oblivious white woman.
When to use it
Slang and often used pejoratively — can be seen as offensive depending on context and tone.
Word Forms
Beckys plural, Beckies plural, Beckies plural, Beckys plural
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Etymology
From the common given name Becky (short for Rebecca), which became a stock stereotype name in African American Vernacular English and internet slang during the 2010s.