English · Slang Attested

pick-me

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Someone who seeks validation by trying to stand out, often putting down others in their gender or group to gain favor or attention. This is most commonly done by degrading oneself.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người tìm kiếm sự xác nhận bằng cách nổi bật

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Where it’s used: Used American English • Gen Z / internet register

Sources & notes

Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.

Topics: Gen Z slang

Common questions

What does “pick-me” mean?

Someone who seeks validation by trying to stand out, often putting down others in their gender or group to gain favor or attention. This is most commonly done by degrading oneself.

Is “pick-me” formal or informal?

pick-me is generally informal.

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