white woman tears

A form of white women's tears — A display of tears or unhappiness from a white woman, often feigned, that brings attention to her feelings and sense of victimhood in response to criticism by black women.

Meanings

nounwhite woman tears pl (plural only)
  1. alternativepluralplural onlyAlternative form of white women's tears.
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