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Woman Supervillain
wʊm-ən soo-pər-vɪl-ən
Definitions
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People · Characters
Common
A female character with evil intentions, typically portrayed with a mask or cape, representing a fictional antagonist with malevolent plans or powers.
Used to represent villainous characters, mischievous behavior, or playfully indicate someone being devious.
Just finished my evil plan to take over the neighborhood bake sale 🦹♀️
Instagram caption
When the teacher isn't looking and I switch everyone's test papers 🦹♀️
TikTok comment
Boss fight energy 🦹♀️ #girlboss #villainarc
Twitter post
Reflects pop culture's fascination with supervillains from comics, movies, and TV shows, often used in contexts of empowerment through subversion.
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People · Self-Expression
Common
Represents a woman embracing her power through rebellion or rejection of social norms, often used playfully to indicate mischievous or slightly rebellious behavior.
Frequently used to signal playful defiance, cunning, or strategic thinking.
Called in sick to work but actually went shopping 🦹♀️
WhatsApp message
Me plotting to get the last slice of pizza 🦹♀️
Facebook comment
Reflects the cultural trend of reclaiming villainous archetypes as expressions of female empowerment and agency.
Evolution Timeline
2018
Introduced in Unicode 11.0 alongside gender-neutral and male supervillain emojis.
Growing popularity of female villains in media
2019
Gained popularity with the release of films featuring complex female antagonists.
Films like 'Joker' and 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil'
2021
Became associated with 'villain arc' trend on social media.
TikTok and Twitter trends celebrating personal transformation
Cultural Context
Represents the cultural shift toward complex female characters who reject traditional heroic roles, reflecting broader conversations about gender and power.
Often used ironically to indicate minor transgressions rather than true villainy, showing linguistic evolution toward playful self-deprecation.
Younger users often employ this emoji to celebrate ambition and strategic thinking rather than moral corruption, reflecting changing attitudes toward villainy.
Part of the broader trend of reclaiming traditionally negative female archetypes (witch, villain) as symbols of empowerment and agency.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
More commonly used to indicate cheeky or mischievous behavior rather than outright villainy.
United States
Often references American comic book villains like Catwoman or Poison Ivy, with strong connections to Marvel and DC universes.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Less frequently used, but appears in contexts of parenting challenges or workplace dynamics.
Gen_Z: Frequently used in 'villain arc' content, celebrating personal transformation and rejection of people-pleasing behaviors.
Older: Rarely used; when employed, typically refers to fictional characters rather than self-identification.
Millennials: Often used ironically to indicate minor workplace rebellion or strategic career moves.
Common Combinations
🦹♀️😈
Emphasizes evil intentions or diabolical plans.
Used to playfully indicate scheming or plotting something mischievous.
🦹♀️💅
Confident villainy with a side of sass or unbothered attitude.
Popular in feminist reclamations of villainous archetypes as empowering.
🦹♀️💰
Financial villainy or making money through cunning means.
Often used in hustle culture contexts or to indicate strategic financial moves.
🦹♀️🔮
Mystical or magical villain with supernatural powers.
References witches or sorceresses in popular culture.
🦹♀️👑
Evil queen or powerful female antagonist.
References to iconic villains like the Evil Queen from Snow White.