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beigeist

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sellout; a conformist to bourgeois or corporate mediocracy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: nonstandard

Examples

  • 2003+, Johnny Loftus, review of “Chariot” by Gavin DeGraw, All Music Guide Gavin DeGraw's J Records debut is a strong showcase for his soulful wail and piano playing, even if it's occasionally grayed out by bells-and-whistles production that pushes it too strongly toward beigeist AAA accessibility.
  • 2005 May, Marianne M. Jennings, “Beige is not better”, Jewish World Review Beigeists exist only to rein in those who disagree with leftists. The flaw in being a Beigeist is the assumption that beige is better.... A coup by the Beigeists would mean no decisions, no bottom lines, no criticisms, and no unwavering principles.... Colorful nonconformists frighten Beigeists.

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History

Etymology

From beige + -ist, coined by writer Mark Ames.