"Swasticar" meaning in All languages combined

See Swasticar on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Swasticars [plural], swasticar [alternative], swasti-car [alternative], Swasti-car [alternative], swastikar [alternative], Swastikar [alternative], Swastikaar [alternative], swasti-kar [alternative], Swasti-kar [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of swastika + car, referencing the controversial salutes (interpreted by some as Nazi salutes) performed by Elon Musk at the 2025 U.S. presidential inauguration. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|swastika|car}} Blend of swastika + car Head templates: {{en-noun}} Swasticar (plural Swasticars)
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory) The Tesla Cybertruck. Sometimes used to refer to any vehicle manufactured by Tesla, Inc. Wikipedia link: Elon Musk, Elon Musk salute controversy, Swasticar Tags: Internet, derogatory Synonyms: DePlorean

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Alternative forms

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