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Identity, Personality & Self-Presentation - Personality Archetypes

Here you will find slang describing personality types and archetypes, capturing traits, behaviors, and distinctive characteristics in a casual way.

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Karen
[noun]

a middle-aged white woman seen as entitled, demanding, and rude, often using privilege to get her way

Ex: I saw a Karen arguing over a minor traffic issue .
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Becky
[noun]

a white woman who is seen as basic, culturally unaware, or oblivious to her privilege, often interested in mainstream trends

Ex: That Becky kept asking if she could "try on some real ethnic food."
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VSCO girl
[noun]

a girl known for posting trendy, aesthetic selfies, often wearing scrunchies, oversized T-shirts, and carrying a Hydro Flask

Ex: You could tell she was a VSCO girl from her oversized T-shirt.
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beta male
[noun]

a man considered timid, passive, or socially weak

Ex: He got called a beta male for apologizing first.
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pick-me
[noun]

a person, often a woman, who seeks male approval by putting down other women or highlighting how different she is

Ex: That pick-me always puts other women down to look better.
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normie
[noun]

a person who is mainstream, conventional, or uninterested in niche or alternative culture

Ex: That normie laughed at a joke only gamers would get.
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himbo
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a man who is attractive and kind but not very intelligent, often charming in a simple, good-natured way

Ex: He's a himbo, but everyone loves him for being kind.
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emo
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a person who expresses deep emotion or sadness, often through music, fashion, or style

Ex: He's a classic emo, always brooding and listening to emotional music.
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a quirky, energetic woman whose main role is to inspire a male protagonist, often lacking her own depth or story

Ex: That manic pixie dream girl had a quirky hobby but no real personal goals.
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someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato.
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a mother who pressures her children, especially daughters, to diet or eat very little under the guise of health

Ex: She's an almond mom, always pushing extreme healthy habits.
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a person who is shy, quiet, or avoids attention, often blending into the background

Ex: He 's a wallflower, quietly observing but rarely participating .
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tradwife
[noun]

a woman who embraces traditional gender roles, often valuing homemaking, submission, and family care over career

Ex: She chose to be a tradwife and focus on raising a family.
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a person who dresses in loud, bold, and colorful styles that stand out like neon

Ex: She's a total highlighter kid, always glowing in bright colors.
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cougar
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an older woman who pursues or dates younger men

Ex: He bragged about being with a cougar last summer.
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a rich older man who gives money or gifts to a younger partner for companionship or intimacy

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a wealthy older woman who gives money or gifts to a younger partner for companionship or intimacy

Ex: He joked about finding a sugar momma to fund his hobbies.
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a younger person who receives money or gifts from an older partner in exchange for companionship or intimacy

Ex: He became a sugar baby to cover his college tuition.
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a trendy, materialistic young woman from suburban California, stereotyped for shallow interests and speaking in uptalk

Ex: He joked she was a valley girl because of her accent and style.
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man-eater
[noun]

a woman who seduces men and leaves them once she loses interest

Ex: He realized she was a man-eater after she ghosted him .
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nepo baby
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a person who gains success or opportunities mainly because of family connections rather than merit

Ex: Critics called him a nepo baby after seeing his high-profile debut.
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a manager who shows up, makes a lot of noise or criticism, and then leaves without helping

Ex: He's a seagull manager; always circling problems but never helping.
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momager
[noun]

a mother who manages her child's career, often in entertainment or sports

Ex: He joked that his mom was a momager after arranging his first modeling gig.
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e-girl
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a young woman with alternative fashion and makeup, often active on social media

Ex: He followed the e-girl online because of her unique style.
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e-boy
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a young man with alternative fashion, often dark clothing, dyed hair, and a strong social media presence

Ex: She followed the e-boy online because of his edgy style.
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a person who likes spending a lot of time in parties

Ex: Sarah is a party animal, always the first on the dance floor and keeping the energy high .
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a mother who uses social media to share parenting tips, lifestyle content, or promote products

Ex: She became a momfluencer after her parenting tips went viral.
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a popular internet archetype or meme of a couple where the girlfriend is stereotypically goth and the boyfriend is stereotypically a gamer

Ex: She updated her bio to read "living the goth gf, gamer bf dream."
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alt-girl
[noun]

a young woman with alternative style, often mixing punk, goth, or indie fashion and culture

Ex: He fell for the alt-girl with tattoos and heavy eyeliner.
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alt-boy
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a young man with alternative style, often influenced by punk, goth, or indie fashion and culture

Ex: She's dating an alt-boy with tattoos and messy dyed hair.
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hypebeast
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a person who obsessively follows streetwear trends and buys hyped, often expensive, fashion brands

Ex: She called him a hypebeast after he spent his paycheck on streetwear.
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blerd
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a Black person who embraces nerdy or geeky interests, such as comics, gaming, or tech culture

Ex: He's a blerd, always talking about the latest sci-fi series.
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a person, usually a woman, who prefers being a passenger in cars or road trips, enjoying the ride without driving

Ex: He joked that dating a passenger princess means he does all the driving.
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a person from Florida known for bizarre or foolish behavior

Ex: Florida man did it again, this time involving a raccoon.
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