Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slacktivism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.44 in modern English

Syllables
slack-tivism
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Half-hearted activism, usually in the form of posting badges, images, apps, or text on social media without taking further action.

Derogatory; Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of slack + activism.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

slacktivist

Synonyms

clicktivism

Questions

What does slacktivism mean?
Half-hearted activism, usually in the form of posting badges, images, apps, or text on social media without taking further action.
Where does slacktivism come from?
Blend of slack + activism.

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