"Kamikwasi" meaning in All languages combined

See Kamikwasi on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of kamikaze + Kwasi Kwarteng. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|kamikaze|alt2=Kwasi Kwarteng}} Blend of kamikaze + Kwasi Kwarteng Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kamikwasi
  1. (UK, politics, derogatory) Kwasi Kwarteng; used to characterise Kwarteng's term as the Chancellor of the Exchequer as reckless. Wikipedia link: Kwasi Kwarteng Tags: UK, derogatory Categories (topical): Politics Synonyms: KamiKwasi
    Sense id: en-Kamikwasi-en-name-i0w1CTq1 Categories (other): British English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

Alternative forms

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