The origin
The term came to describe a woman perceived as entitled and demanding, especially one using social position to get her way.
How it spread
It spread widely in 2020 alongside filmed confrontations in shops and public spaces.
What it means
Contested. Read as a name for a real behaviour by some and as a gendered insult by others; both readings are part of its history.
Follow the source
Short editorial summary written by Random Access Memes from the sources above; the wording is ours, not theirs. Every link was checked for a live response on September 13, 2026.
