kirkification

kirkification

English

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

Etymology

From Kirk +‎ -ification, after Charlie Kirk, American political activist. This term sprang into popularity in 2025 after Charlie Kirk was assassinated.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kɜːkɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /kɜɹkɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

kirkification (uncountable) (neologism, Internet slang)

  1. (US politics) The process of editing or face-swapping someone's face with that of American political activist Charlie Kirk.
  2. (linguistics) The process of altering a word to include Kirk in its spelling or pronunciation, in reference to Charlie Kirk.
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