kirkification

noun — 2 senses

kirkification

noun

UK /kɜːkɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · US /kɜɹkɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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

1

Government, Politics Internet, US, Neologism The process of editing or face-swapping someone's face with that of American political activist Charlie Kirk.

2

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Internet, Neologism The process of altering a word to include Kirk in its spelling or pronunciation, in reference to American political activist Charlie Kirk.

Related terms
Charlie Kirk, kirkify, lowkirkuinely, cenzopapa

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