Charlie Kirk

English

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

Etymology

Named after American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on 10 September, 2025 while speaking at a public event.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /t͡ʃɑːli kɜːk/
  • Audio (Yorkshire):(file)
  • (General American) IPA(key): /t͡ʃɑɹli kɜɹk/, /t͡ʃɑ˞li kɜɹk/

Verb

Charlie Kirk (third-person singular simple present Charlie Kirks, present participle Charlie Kirking, simple past and past participle Charlie Kirked)

  1. (Internet slang, transitive) To assassinate; to kill, often for moral or politically motivated purposes.
    • 2025 September 12, @akumuwhiteboi, X (formerly Twitter)‎[1] (post):
      Drew i thought you wouldn't go to a bus station because your that scared of being Charlie kirked
    • 2025 September 17, @Materialgyal2, X (formerly Twitter)‎[2] (post):
      Ppl attracted to kids needs to be Charlie Kirked
    • 2025 September 17, @naevisualizer, X (formerly Twitter)‎[3] (post):
      he needs to be charlie kirked

See also

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