open your purse

Intermediate 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

A 2020 call-out demanding that celebrities and influencers back up their performative activism with actual money instead of empty social media platitudes. Actions speak louder than 'thoughts and prayers' tweets.

Example Usage

When the influencer posted about supporting the cause, everyone in the comments was like 'open your purse—we need donations, not inspirational quotes.'

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