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Karen haircut

(slang, derogatory) A hairstyle associated with entitled middle-aged white women, typically a layered, asymmetrical bob with blond highlights.

ˈkɛɹən ˈhɛɹˌkʌtDocumented since 2010s2010sGen Z157 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(slang, derogatory) A hairstyle associated with entitled middle-aged white women, typically a layered, asymmetrical bob with blond highlights.

Origin: From the use of Karen, beginning in the late 2010s, as a pejorative for an entitled middle-aged white woman. The association of a specific hairstyle with this type of woman began with a meme in 2014 pairing a photo of a white woman with an asymmetrical blond bob with the text "The 'Can I Speak To A Manager' Haircut". Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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