Kyle (slang)

Short description: Pejorative slang term used in the United States

A Kyle, also sometimes a Kevin or more rarely a Ken, 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. Kyles are often depicted venting their anger by punching holes in drywall, as well as drinking energy drinks of the brand Monster Energy.[1] They are also depicted as die-hard fans of groove metal, nu metal, and/or metalcore bands such as Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera, Hellyeah, Hatebreed, Slipknot, and Limp Bizkit.

## 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 going to Kyle". They include exercising poor judgment, punching holes into drywall and drinking Monster Energy drinks.[1]

## See also

* Airhead (subculture)
* Becky (slang)
* Bro culture
* Chad (slang)
* Essex man
* Frat Boy
* Jock (stereotype)
* Karen (slang)
* Metrosexual
* Preppy
* Trixie (slang)
* Yuppie

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "How 'Kyle' became synonymous with angry, Monster Energy-chugging white boys". July 18, 2019. https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/kyle-memes-viral/.

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