"Schadenford" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: 2008, blend of schadenfreude (“malicious enjoyment of another’s misfortune”) + Ford (“surname”). Coined by Philip Preville in the title of a Toronto Life article. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|schadenfreude|Ford|nocap=1|t1=malicious enjoyment of another’s misfortune|t2=surname}} blend of schadenfreude (“malicious enjoyment of another’s misfortune”) + Ford (“surname”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Schadenford (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, humorous) Perverse pleasure derived from observing the foibles of Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Tags: Canada, humorous, uncountable Synonyms: schadenford

Alternative forms

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