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incel
IN-sel · noun · slang
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Origin & Usage
A blend of 'involuntary' and 'celibate'; the term's originator later disavowed how the subculture evolved.
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What does incel mean?
It is short for 'involuntary celibate,' describing someone unable to find a partner who often identifies with an online subculture built around that frustration.
Is calling someone an incel an insult?
Usually yes. It typically implies resentment toward women and association with a subculture known for misogynistic hostility.
Where did the word incel come from?
It's a blend of 'involuntary' and 'celibate.' The person who originally coined it later disavowed how the subculture evolved.
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