Karen

¹

[kuh-ren]

noun

plural

Karens ,

plural

Karen .

1. a group of people of eastern and southern Myanmar (Burma).

2. one of these people.

3. the language of the Karen, a Tibeto-Burman language of the Sino-Tibetan family.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Karen people or their language.

Karen

²

[kar-uhn, kahr-]

noun

1. Also Karin a first name, form of Katherine.

2. Informal: Disparaging.

   1. a white, usually middle-class woman who is rude, demanding, and aggressive toward other people, particularly customer service workers.

   2. a person acting in an aggressive, entitled, rude way.

      He went full Karen on the poor store manager and threatened to get her fired.

Karen

/ kəˈrɛn /

noun

1. a member of a Thai people of Myanmar

2. the language of this people, probably related to Thai and belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family

Example Sentences

Mayor Karen Bass and other city leaders spoke out against that proposal, saying it would result in deep cuts to public safety services.

From Los Angeles Times

New video emerges of the deranged Phillies fan, and Karen, who screamed at a man for getting a home run ball for his son.

From Salon

Newsom’s office and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office had discussions last week on how best to address the situation, according to sources not authorized to talk about the details.

From Los Angeles Times

That leadership is going to have to come from Mayor Karen Bass and each member of the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times

‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger’s time in prison is over, earlier than expected.

From Los Angeles Times