Etymology

woke mob

Today it means: Progressives collectively, seen as a group which exhibits qualities of mob mentality in their thinking and beliefs. Full definition →

First used since the early 2020s
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The story

Prominent use began after the term 'woke' became popular among conservative spheres as a pejorative, likely starting around 2021-2022.

First known use, by meaning

  • since the early 2020s Progressives collectively, seen as a group which exhibits qualities of mob mentality in their thinking and beliefs.

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