baizuo
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Meaning · English
a Western leftist perceived as condescending or ignorant.
Register: Internet, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Baizuo (literally “white left”) has been around for 10 years or so—but it rose to greater prominence in the wake of Donald Trump’s ascension to the presidency in 2017. It means something like “woke”—as said in a sneering tone by conservative critics of progressives.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “baizuo” mean?
a Western leftist perceived as condescending or ignorant.
Is “baizuo” formal or informal?
baizuo is generally Internet, derogatory, slang.