Wokefishing is pretending to hold progressive social values to attract a partner who cares about those beliefs.
Wokefishing is when someone fakes progressive political or social views to seem more appealing to a date who genuinely holds those values. The beliefs are a performance put on for effect, not the truth.
It shows up as a person echoing all the right opinions early on, then slowly revealing very different views once the relationship feels secure. The progressive front quietly fades after the catch has been made.
The term borrows from catfishing, since both involve a false identity used to win someone over. Here the deception is about a person’s values and character rather than their appearance or photos.
Mismatched core beliefs rarely stay hidden for very long. Asking real questions early, listening closely, and watching whether someone’s actions actually match their talk all help you spot a performance before you get too attached.