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Woke

Definition:

Woke is a slang term that means being aware of social and political issues and injustices, especially related to racism and inequality. It's often used to describe someone who has become enlightened to these issues and is actively working to address them.

Use case:

You can use the term "woke" to describe someone who is actively engaged in social justice issues or to describe a particular action or statement that shows awareness of these issues. For example, you might say "She's so woke, she's always speaking out against injustice" or "That was a really woke thing to say, it shows you're paying attention to what's happening in the world."


The usage of the idiom 'Woke' in a sentence

• She's so woke, always bringing up social justice issues in conversation.

• The movie was a wake-up call for me; it really made me more woke to issues of racism and police brutality.

• It's important to stay woke and recognize the ways in which our privilege can contribute to perpetuating inequality.

• After attending the rally, I became more woke to the systematic oppression faced by marginalized communities.

• My friend is really woke about environmental issues and is always reminding us to recycle.

• I used to think that racism wasn't a big deal, but now I'm woke to the reality of it.

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