self-identified incel
- noun
- /sɛlf aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd ˈɪnˌsɛl/
- NSFW
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incel autodefinido
- The documentary explored the experiences of several self-identified incels within online communities.
Examples
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Many self-identified incels feel marginalized in society.
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Many self-identified incels share their personal stories in virtual support groups.
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A self-identified incel explained his views on dating and society during the interview.
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A self-identified incel shared his story on a forum.
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A self-identified incel explained his views on dating and society during the interview.
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Many self-identified incels share their personal stories in virtual support groups.
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The documentary explored the experiences of several self-identified incels within online communities.
Surface Forms
Morphology
self-identified + incel
The compound is compositionally built from 'self-identified' (someone who describes themself as ...) plus 'incel' (slang for 'involuntarily celibate'). While the 'self-identified' part is transparent, 'incel' is recent internet jargon/abbreviation whose meaning is unlikely to be derivable by an average B1 learner from its form alone, so the overall phrase is only partially transparent and depends on prior exposure to the label.
Etymology
The term self-identified incel comes from people calling themselves incel, short for 'involuntarily celibate', meaning someone who cannot find someone to date or be intimate with even though they want to. So a self-identified incel is someone who says they are this, often in online groups.
