virtue signalling

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Popularised by James Bartholomew in an article in The Spectator in April 2015.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈvɜɹtʃu sɪɡnəlɪŋ/, [ˈvɜ˞tʃ-]
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Noun

virtue signalling (uncountable)

  1. The practice of expressing a particular opinion in an attempt to make oneself look virtuous.

See also

References

  • Original Bartholomew article:
  • Article listing subsequent usages in other media outlets:
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