@prologic it is just the past of wake. Duh. :-D

@prologic now, in a more serious tone, it is a US slang for "aware of, and actively attentive to, important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice)". I will use this opportunity to note: I am woke.

@bender It is the new "politically correct". Something that was used to describe acting in a more civilized way with one another. Turned into a scapegoat for the other side to label, demonize, and attack.