English · Word Candidate

Becky

/ˈbɛki/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Beckies · Beckys

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A (usually white) woman held in contempt by the speaker because she is basic or unaware of, or is taking advantage of, her social privilege (white privilege).

NounRegister: US, colloquial

Examples

We were smoking weed in the park, but then some Becky called the cops on us.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An average-looking woman.

Noun

Examples

Incels scoff at Beckys, hoping to score exclusively with Stacys because Stacys alone are the sexual currency that will lead to admiration.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Becky” mean?

A (usually white) woman held in contempt by the speaker because she is basic or unaware of, or is taking advantage of, her social privilege (white privilege).

Is “Becky” formal or informal?

Becky is generally US, colloquial.

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