What does "a Karen" mean?

Just read an article in a newspaper regarding a court case where the judge took exception to somebody describing a woman as "a Karen" - obviously her name wasn't Karen.

This must be a thing but never heard it before. What does it mean?

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Sidewinder · 36-40, M

It's just a given name.

Some famous people named Karen include Karen Allen, the actress who was in films like Animal House, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starman and The Sandlot.

Karen Grassle, the actress who had roles in television programs like Little House on the Prairie and Loveboat.

And the singer, Karen Carpenter, who along with her brother and musical partner, Richard Carpenter had hit songs like Looking For Love, (They long to be) Close To You and Rainy Days and Mondays.

bijouxbroussard · F

@Sidewinder That is not what the slang term means.

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@bijouxbroussard (In neutral tone) I'm well aware of that.

I'm also well aware of slang terminology in general.

I just simply prefer not to employ such specific slang terminology in my own vocabulary, all on account of the fact that I have a friend/former schoolmate whose Mother actually happens to bear the given name of "Karen," (not divulging surname for reasons of confidentiality) and that she is nothing like the aforementioned stereotype.

bijouxbroussard · F

@Sidewinder Of course that is so, but the OP was asking about the slang term, which is still being used.