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slacktivism

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

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, informal, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clicktivism

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: hashtivism

History

Etymology

Blend of slack + activism.