selfawarewolf en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Blend of self-aware + werewolf. From the r/SelfAwarewolves subreddit.
Meanings
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(Internet, derogatory, humorous) A person who recognizes their own flaws, mistakes, or faulty logic, but does not see them as a problem to be addressed or connect them to their own behaviour and beliefs.
He's a selfawarewolf who almost realized his input was unwanted on a post about women.
2018 December 25, rory (@hexgrrrl), Twitter:Ah yes, fight socialism by pooling your small donations to help the billionaire [Donald Trump] defend himself...? Is it a full moon, because this selfawarewolf is very close to connecting the dots here...
2019 December 30, Kevin (@Houstanity), Twitter:He is using the evidence that some rural Americans don't have access to healthcare but can easily find vet medication. It's the peak selfawarewolf moment.
2021 September 6, Pylons (@Dangerpylons), Twitter:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| selfawarewolves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| self-aware wolf | alternative | lexicographic |