"dark woke" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Dark Woke [alternative]
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  1. (US politics, neologism) A social media phenomenon and political strategy which combines progressive ideology with more aggressive and politically incorrect messaging. Tags: US, neologism, uncountable Related terms: dirtbag left Coordinate_terms: Dark Brandon, Dark MAGA

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