beigeist

== English == === Etymology === From beige +‎ -ist, coined by writer Mark Ames. === Noun === beigeist (plural beigeists) (nonstandard, subculture) A sellout; a conformist to bourgeois or corporate mediocracy. 2003+, Johnny Loftus, review of “Chariot” by Gavin DeGraw, All Music Guide Gavin DeGraw's J Records debut is a strong showcase for his soulful wail and piano playing, even if it's occasionally grayed out by bells-and-whistles production that pushes it too strongly toward beigeist AAA accessibility. 2005 May, Marianne M. Jennings, “Beige is not better”, Jewish World Review Beigeists exist only to rein in those who disagree with leftists. The flaw in being a Beigeist is the assumption that beige is better.... A coup by the Beigeists would mean no decisions, no bottom lines, no criticisms, and no unwavering principles.... Colorful nonconformists frighten Beigeists. ==== Derived terms ==== beigeocracy === See also === kakistocracy