Reverse karen

Definition

A person of color who exhibits entitled or discriminatory behavior specifically toward other ethnic groups or communities; Karen energy applied to interethnic dynamics.

Example Usage

He refuses to shop outside his community and acts hostile to visitors—that's some reverse karen behavior right there.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Reverse%20karen&defid=17518613)

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