karma whore

The term "karma whore" is widely used in online communities, especially on platforms like Reddit, to describe individuals who seek social validation through the accumulation of upvotes or karma points.

Definition

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(informal, slang)A person who posts content primarily to gain upvotes or likes, often through attention-seeking or low-effort posts.

Example

  • He's such a karma whore; all his posts are just clickbait.
  • She reposts popular memes to get more karma, making her a typical karma whore.

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