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woke
woke 1 W0199400 (wōk) v. A past tense of wake1. See Usage Note at wake1.
woke 2 W5208420 (wōk) adj. Slang Aware of the injustice of the social system in which one lives: "The phenomenon of being woke is a cultural push to challenge problematic norms, systemic injustices and the overall status quo through complete awareness" (Raven Cras).
[African-American Vernacular English, past participle of wake, to wake; see wake1.] woke (wəʊk) vb a past tense of wake1wake1 (weɪk)
v. waked woke, waked wok•en, wak•ing, v.i. 1. to become roused from sleep; awake; awaken; waken (often fol. by up). 2. to become roused from a tranquil or inactive state; awake: to wake from one's daydreams. 3. to become cognizant or aware of something; awaken: to wake to the situation. 4. to be or continue to be awake. 5. to hold a wake over a corpse. 6. to keep watch or vigil. v.t. 7. to rouse from sleep; awaken (often fol. by up). 8. to rouse from lethargy, apathy, etc. (often fol. by up): It woke us up to the need for conservation. 9. to hold a wake for. 10. to keep watch or vigil over. n. 11. a watch kept, esp. for some solemn purpose. 12. a watch or vigil by the body of a dead person before burial. 13. a local annual festival in England, formerly to honor the patron saint. 14. the state of being awake: between sleep and wake. [before 900; Middle English: to be awake, Old English wacian, c. Old Frisian wakia, Old Saxon wakōn, Old Norse vaka, Gothic wakan; compare awake] wake2 (weɪk)
n. 1. the track of waves left by a ship or boat moving through the water. 2. the path or course of anything that has passed or preceded: The tornado left ruin in its wake. [1540–50; < Middle Low German, Dutch wake, or Old Norse vǫk hole in the ice] Translationswoke
wake up on the wrong side of (the) bedTo be in a particularly and persistently irritable, unhappy, or grouchy mood or state, especially when it is not in line with one's normal disposition. I'm sorry I snapped at you earlier, I think I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. Jeez, the boss has been in a really bad mood all day. I guess he must have woken up on the wrong side of bed!See also: bed, of, on, side, up, wake, wrongwokeslang Aware of the need for and committed to social justice. This usage of the term (particularly in reference to activism against black oppression) is thought to have originated in the mid-20th century US. Often used in the phrase "stay woke." Primarily heard in US. We can't just protest today and then ignore these issues tomorrow—we have to stay woke. You're not woke if you think the status quo is OK.stay wokeslang To be aware of the need for and committed to social justice. This usage of the term "woke" (particularly in reference to activism against black oppression) is thought to have originated in the mid-20th century US. Primarily heard in US. We can't just protest today and then ignore these issues tomorrow—we have to stay woke.See also: stay, wokewake up to (something)To become alert to or aware of something, especially something that needs to be recognized as a problem. You need to wake up to what's happening instead of ignoring the situation. If this country doesn't wake up to the hatred that's among us, we're going to have a bleak future.See also: up, wakewake the deadTo be extremely noisy and disruptive. Would you two be quiet—you'll wake the dead! Having so many kids running around screaming all at once, it was loud enough to wake the dead!See also: dead, wakewake up1. To awaken from sleep. I dreamt I was falling through a floor made of macaroni and cheese, when I suddenly woke up. I'm finding it harder and harder to wake up this early in the morning.2. To cause someone to awaken from sleep. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "wake" and "up." I had to wake him up because his snoring had gotten so bad in the night. I have to have a cup of coffee in the morning to help wake me up. Go wake up your brother—we're leaving soon!3. To become alert to or aware of something, especially something that needs to be recognized as a problem. The board of directors refuses to see the imminent danger facing the company. At this point, it will take a financial disaster to make them to wake up. You need to wake up to what's happening instead of ignoring the situation.4. To cause someone to become alert to or aware of something, especially something that needs to be recognized as a problem. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "wake" and "up." We're trying to wake people up to the horrible reality of global meat production. If investors were feeling complacent before, this earnings report ought to wake them up.See also: up, wakewake (someone or an animal) upto cause someone or an animal to awaken. Please don't wake me up until noon. Wake up your brother at noon.See also: up, wakewake someone up (to something)to cause someone to become alert and pay attention. (Does not refer to someone actually asleep.) We tried to wake them up to the dangers. Try to wake up the students to their responsibilities.See also: up, wakewake the deadFig. to be so loud as to wake those who are "sleeping" the most soundly: the dead. You are making enough noise to wake the dead. Stop hollering! You'll wake the dead!See also: dead, wakewake upto awaken; to become alert. Wake up! We have to get on the road. It's time to wake up!See also: up, wakewake the ˈdead (of a noise) be very loud: He must have heard it — that doorbell’s loud enough to wake the dead.See also: dead, wakewake upv.1. To rouse someone or something from sleep; awaken someone or something: Be quiet, or you will wake up the baby. The alarm woke me up.2. To become awake; waken: I plan to wake up early tomorrow.3. To make someone alert or cognizant: The coffee woke me up. The shocking revelations finally woke up the citizens.4. wake up to To become alert or cognizant of something: We suddenly woke up to the fact that the family business was failing.See also: up, wakeEncyclopediaSeewake |