Kyle (slang)

A Kyle, in derogatory slang, is an online caricature of a white boy referenced as an antagonistic character in memes. Similar to how Karen is used online, "Kyle" jokes parody a certain kind of person with a set of characteristics one associates with the name; in "Kyle's" case, these are characteristics of an angry, video game–playing white male teenager.[1]

For other uses, see Kyle (disambiguation).

History

Kyle memes began on Twitter in 2015, then spread to Reddit, leading to the creation of the /r/Kyle subreddit in 2016 and the expression "Kyles gonna Kyle." They include exercising poor judgment and acting impulsively, punching holes in drywall and drinking Monster energy drinks.[1]

See also

References
  1. "How 'Kyle' became synonymous with angry, Monster Energy-chugging white boys". Daily Dot. July 18, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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