"Gorbasm" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Gorbasms [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Gorbachev + orgasm, coined by American radio host Rush Limbaugh. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Gorbachev|orgasm}} Blend of Gorbachev + orgasm, {{coin|en|Rush Limbaugh|nat=American|nobycat=1|nocap=1|occ=radio host}} coined by American radio host Rush Limbaugh Head templates: {{en-noun}} Gorbasm (plural Gorbasms)
  1. (slang, derogatory) The affection shown by US liberals for Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Tags: derogatory, slang Related terms: Gorbymania
    Sense id: en-Gorbasm-en-noun-lgIqsvVb Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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