Green’s Dictionary of Slang

1. (US black) a white woman, esp. one who is in a position of authority over blacks.

1972

K. Johnson ‘Vocab. of race’ in Kochman Rappin’ and Stylin’ Out 144: Charlene. Feminine version of ‘Mr Charlie’; refers to a white woman who is in a position of authority (particularly in a work situation) over a black person.

2. (US gay) a popular camp nickname for a homosexual man.

1972

B. Rodgers Queens’ Vernacular.

3. (Aus.) the Queensland equivalent of the female bogan n. (1)

2003

Aus. Word Map 🌐 A female Bevan. Rumoured to be 'Bevan's' girlfriend: Kylie Minogue's character's name on Neighbours was a source of amusement at school. eg. She chews gum and drawls all her words. She is such a Charlene!