Pick-me
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pick-me is a noun meaning (slang, derogatory) Synonym of pick-me girl.
Meaning
(slang, derogatory) Synonym of pick-me girl.
More Meanings
- (slang, derogatory, by extension) A person who acts against the interests of their own (typically marginalized) group in the hope of obtaining majority favour.
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Word Forms
- pick-mes
- pickme
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pickeerer, picker-up, prickteaser, piccaninny, pickthank, pickpocketee.
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