"Snopesism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Snopes + -ism, from the surname of several unscrupulous or heartless characters in the Snopes trilogy (1940–1959) by William Faulkner. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Snopes|ism}} Snopes + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Snopesism (uncountable)
  1. (uncommon, US) Unscrupulous or heartless behaviour; rapacity. Wikipedia link: Snopes trilogy, William Faulkner Tags: US, uncommon, uncountable Synonyms: Snopeishness

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