space bridge

space bridges (plural)
spacebridge (alternative)

In a later Donahue/Pozner space bridge the question of editing was dramatically underscored on air in the Soviet Union.

1992, Ellen Mickiewicz, Split Signals: Television and Politics in the Soviet Union, page 48:

(historical) A series of experimental international telecasts between Soviet and United States viewers, arranged by enthusiasts during the late Cold War era.


Shahbagi

From Bengali শাহবাগী (śahbagī), from Bengali শাহবাগ (śahobag), a locality in Dhaka, Bangladesh that was home to the 2013 Shahbag protests. Doublet of Shahbag.

(Bangladesh, politics, slang, derogatory) A liberal or a leftist; in Bangladeshi politics, one who favours a secular society


Greater Bangladesh

(Indian politics, Bangladeshi politics) A conspiracy theory circulated by far-right Indian politicians and writers claiming a planned annexation India’s eastern states by neighbouring Bangladesh.

Indian politics; Bangladeshi politics; Indian politics; Bangladeshi politics


BJI

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami
w:Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami

(Bangladesh, politics) Initialism of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.


JSD

JASAD

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal
w:Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal

(Bangladesh, politics) Initialism of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal.


JASAD

JSD


Mujibism

(Bangladesh, politics) The political philosophy and ideology exemplified by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.


BAKSAL

w:Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League

(Bangladeshi politics) Initialism of Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League, a political party.


Ershadism

(Bangladesh, politics) The political ideology exemplified by Hussain Muhammad Ershad.


Great Society

[W]ith […] your desire, we will build the Great Society. It is a Society where no child will go unfed [or] unschooled. Where no man who wants work will fail to find it. Where no citizen will be barred from any door because of his birthplace or his color or his church. Where peace and security is common among neighbors and […] nations.

1964 March 12, Lyndon B Johnson, Remarks in Athens at Ohio University, The American Presidency Project:

We built the campaign strategy around a progressive program, the program that formed the framework of the Great Society. The Great Society was never, in my mind, just a visionary Utopian ideal. I considered it a realistic outline of what this nation could achieve in a limited period of time if we marshaled our will and committed our resources.

1971, Lyndon Johnson, “The 1964 Campaign”, in The Vantage Point, Holt, Reinhart & Winston, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 104:

[…] The Great Society was given a blank check. It bounced. While some of the poor advanced over the last twenty-five years, most who did so succeeded the old-fashioned way—by their own efforts. Most inner-city poor are worse off today than they were before President Johnson launched the Great Society.

1992, Richard Nixon, “The Renewal of America”, in Seize the Moment, Simon & Schuster, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 292:

This required a legislative program, the Great Society, that would complete the New Deal and earn LBJ a place alongside FDR in the pantheon of heroic Democratic reformers.

2022, Gary Gerstle, chapter 2, in The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order […] , New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, Part I. The New Deal Order, 1930–1980:

(historical, US politics) A series of programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson to eliminate poverty in the United States.


Hindouism

So, MrGoodSalt, pray tell, why should I choose Christianity over one of the other Big Three religions, such as Judaism or Islam? Or perhaps I shall go Eastern, what with Buddhism and Hindouism... or I could go back to the *really* ancient religions and choose Wicca or some other pagan-type religion, or perhaps go Ancient Greek? So many choices, so little hope for salvation...

2000 March 12, DarkAngel, “I'm a little confused”, in alt.atheism (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-16:

They took their name from the religion class, I suppose, because we learn about catholicism and bouddhism^([sic]) and hindouism and all..

2001 June 28, DarkSunMoon, “power ballads”, in alt.rock-n-roll.metal.gnr (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-16:

The hindouists do not worship trees, earth, or human. As I know the several divinities in hindouism are differents^([sic]) ways, and different faces of God; Krshna for example has many names, they represent his multiple qualities like in Islam Allah has many names.

2003 September 28, spek, “Muhammad”, in alt.france (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-16:

And the real freedom of religion is leaving any people beleive^([sic]) on what he want without being disturbed. You can find that freedom in most of the religions like Bouddhism,^([sic]) Hindouism, Shamanism that americans have killed, islam, ... Except in christian country where nobody can live without being disturbed by any missionary people who will come to tell his lies!

2004 September 10, MuhammadColumbo, “Peace with musulims?”, in soc.culture.usa (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-16:

Nothing wrong with the quality of my English for it is what you can comprehend.
Islam is far better Hindouism. And the Muslims better people than those worshippers of thousand millions gods

2012 April 3, Sabona, “Re: Islam Dismantled”, in alt.history (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-16:

(non-native speakers' English) Misspelling of Hinduism.


hindouism

(non-native speakers' English) Alternative letter-case form of Hindouism.


arahitogami

Borrowed from Japanese 現人神(あらひとがみ) (arahitogami).

(Shinto) A deity in human form in Shinto religion.

one of ten major incarnations by the Hindu god Vishnu as a man upon Earth

historically used to refer to the Emperor of Japan when he was worshipped as a living god


Itylos

(Greek mythology) Alternative form of Itylus


Phaethusa

From Ancient Greek Φαέθουσα (Phaéthousa, literally “radiance”).

bor

(Greek mythology) A daughter of Helios and Neaera, the personification of the brilliant, blinding rays of the sun. With her sister, Lampetia, she guarded the cattle of Thrinacia.


Phaethontic

(Greek mythology) Of or relating to Phaëthon.


Codrus

(Greek mythology) The last of the semi-mythical kings of Athens (r. ca 1089–1068 BC), an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice.


colpindach

(Scots law, obsolete) A two-year-old heifer.


boba liberal

A reference to boba tea, a drink popular in Asian American communities.

I am admittedly vocal about my obsession with bubble tea; in fact, the editors of the Grub Street piece had cut several other mentions of it, on the ground that it was boba overkill. I also write for a mainstream, left-leaning American publication, and it’s true that I once wrote a Profile of the “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu. It hadn’t occurred to me that such proclivities made me a quintessential boba liberal (much less an idiot queen)[…]

2021 January 29, Jiayang Fan, “Chronicles of a Bubble-Tea Addict”, in The New Yorker:

But just as we’ve seen with the co-opting of the word “woke” as a sarcastic conservative slur against progressive ideals, the term “boba liberal” has been subverted, too. Instead of merely critiquing shallow identity politics, the term is now weaponized against progressive Asian Americans deemed insufficiently committed to the Asian cause — and nothing has accelerated that quicker than the panic over attacks on Asian Americans on the street.

2022 February 17, Eddie Kim, “Is the ‘Boba Liberal’ Really a Race Traitor?”, in MEL Magazine:

And Uncle Roger gets to both educate and complain about cultural appropriation without coming off as what Lau referred to as a boba liberal.

2022 April 18, 3:35 from the start, in Keep screwing up egg fried rice. It makes Uncle Roger happy, via NPR:

(US, derogatory, US politics) a liberal-leaning Asian American with politics or attitudes considered too tepid or whitewashed by other Asian Americans, stereotyped as focusing on superficial gestures over more meaningful actions especially in regards to Asian American activism.


Broucheion

(historical) A neighborhood of Alexandria.


zwastika

From Russian Z + swastika, comparing the Russian nationalist usage of the Z letter to the Nazi German swastika as a symbol of war against Ukraine. See the Russian section on Z for more information.

(slang, neologism, derogatory) A Z letter used by Russian nationalists, usually to support Vladimir Putin or the Russian invasion of Ukraine.


Batfamily

Ace the Bat-Hound, a formerly lost dog, joined the Batfamily in 1959, wearing a black mask while assisting Batman and Robin […]

2010, Mitzi M. Brunsdale, Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection: From Sleuths to Superheroes, page 15:

To put it simply, Dick Grayson has always been the “Relationship Robin”; he's the member of the Batfamily most known for cultivating relationships, and deeply trusting those who he cares for.

2015, Jordan Hass, Star Schneider, “The New 52 (2011-present)”, in Kristen L. Geaman, editor, Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder Scholars and Creators on 75 Years of Robin, Nightwing and Batman, page 160:

Each member of the Batfamily merges the world of Batman with different subject positions.

2018, Jeffrey A. Brown, Batman and the Multiplicity of Identity: The Contemporary Comic Book Superhero as Cultural Nexus, unnumbered page:

(fandom slang) The superhero Batman and his closest allies as a group.


BakuDeku

Blend of Bakugou (爆豪) and Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Katsuki Bakugou and Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from the My Hero Academia series.


IidaDeku

Blend of Iida (飯田) and Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Tenya Iida and Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from the My Hero Academia series.

List of My Hero Academia characters#Class 1-A students


KamiDeku

Blend of Kaminari (上鳴) and Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Denki Kaminari and Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from the My Hero Academia series.


KiriDeku

Blend of Kirishima (切島) and Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Eijirou Kirishima and Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from the My Hero Academia series.


ShinDeku

Blend of Shinsou (心操) and Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Hitoshi Shinsou and Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from the My Hero Academia series.


TodoDeku

Blend of [Shouto] Todoroki (轟) and Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Shouto Todoroki and Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from the My Hero Academia series.


DekuJirou

Blend of Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶) and Jirou (耳郎).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Izuku "Deku" Midoriya and Kyouka Jirou from the My Hero Academia series.

List of My Hero Academia characters#Class 1-a students


DekuMeli

Blend of Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶) and Melissa.

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Izuku "Deku" Midoriya and Melissa Shield from the My Hero Academia series.


DekuMomo

Blend of Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶) and Momo (百).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Izuku "Deku" Midoriya and Momo Yaoyorozu from the My Hero Academia series.


IzuMina

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Izuku Midoriya and Mina Ashido from the My Hero Academia series.


IzuOcha

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Izuku Midoriya and Ochako Uraraka from the My Hero Academia series.


TogaDeku

Blend of Toga (渡我) and Deku (でく, alternate kun'yomi reading of 出久 Izuku, homophonous with 木偶).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Himiko Toga and Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from the My Hero Academia series.

List of My Hero Academia characters#League of Villains


MidoTsu

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Izuku Midoriya and Tsuyu Asui from the My Hero Academia series.


Green Tea

Calques of Japanese 緑 (みどり midori) and 茶 (お茶 ocha), homonymous to green tea.


Mordetwi

(fandom slang) The crackship of characters Mordecai from Regular Show and Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.


Procopius

Via Latin Procopius from Koine Greek Προκόπῐος (Prokópĭos), from Ancient Greek προκοπή (prokopḗ, “progress forward to prosperity; advancement toward success; improvement by diligence”), with Latin suffix -ius equivalent to Greek suffix -ῐος (-ĭos).

der

A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius of Caesarea, a Byzantine Greek historian of the 6th century C.E..


Ruscism

Borrowed from Russian раши́зм (rašízm) or Ukrainian раши́зм (rašýzm), blend of Ра́ша (Ráša, “Russia (chiefly derogatory)”) + фаши́зм (fašízm, “fascism”), the first an unadapted borrowing from English Russia. Compare Russian Росси́я (Rossíja, “Russia”) or Ukrainian Росі́я (Rosíja, “Russia”). By surface analysis, blend of Russia + fascism.

surf

Rashism (alternative)
ruscism (alternative)
Russism (alternative)
Russianism (alternative)

Pro-Ukrainian commentators also used the word Rashizm. Derived from Rasha (from the English “Russia”), combined with the Russian fashizm, and perhaps best translated as “Ruscism,” this term is . . .

2015, Elizaveta Gaufman, “Memory, Media, and Secularization: Russian Media Framing of the Ukrainian Crisis,” in Journal of Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society (→ISSN), v 1, n 1, pp 160–61

Pro-Ukrainian commentators have also used the word ‘Rashism’ (conflation of ‘Russia’ and ‘fascism’) to emphasize the aggressive intentions of Russia.

2016, Elizaveta Gaufman, “Security Threats and Public Perception: Digital Russia and the Ukraine Crisis” (New Security Challenges series), Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, p 107

On the other side, a large segment of the Ukrainian press has been presenting the Putin regime as fascist: commentators have coined the nickname Putler (Putin + Hitler) and the term Rashism, which conflates Russia and fascism.

2020, Marlene Lurelle, “Reductio ad Hitlerum as a New Frame for Political and Geopolitical Conflicts,” in Eric Shiraev, Jennifer Keohane, Martijn Icks, and Sergei A. Samoilenko editors, Routledge Handbook of Character Assassination and Reputation Management, New York and Abingdon: Routledge, p 315

[…] science, and science-based ultramodern technologies (AI) invented for progress have transformed into cynical means of conducting the third world war by immoral intellect of the ideologists of Ruscism [4].

2020 April 27, Actual problems of science and practice, International Science Group, →ISBN, page 175:

“We have beat fascism, and we will defeat Ruscism,” said Pavel Kirilenko, governor of the Donetsk region, who arrived with heavily armed guards to lay flowers at the monument.

2022 May 10, Michael Schwirtz, “Invasion upends a shared World War II history with Ukraine”, in The Boston Globe, volume 301, number 130, page A8:

(politics, neologism, slang, derogatory) Russian fascism, Russianism, Great Russian chauvinism; the ideology of Russia, seen as fascism or as fascist.


Soter

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σωτήρ (sōtḗr).

(Ancient Greece) An honorific epithet for rulers, heroes, and gods.


Tailte

(Irish mythology) Alternative form of Tailtiu


AITUC

All India Trade Union Congress
w:All India Trade Union Congress

(Indian politics) Initialism of All India Trade Union Congress (a trade union founded in 1920).


russist

russists (plural)
rascist (alternative)
rashist (alternative)
ruscist (alternative)
rushist (alternative)
Rascist (alternative)
Rashist (alternative)
Ruscist (alternative)
Rushist (alternative)
Russist (alternative)

From Ukrainian раши́ст (rašýst), itself a blend of Ра́ша (Ráša, “Russia”) (derogatory) + фаши́ст (fašýst, “fascist”).

blend

(politics, neologism, derogatory) A follower of the ideology of Ruscism (“Russian fascism”).


century of humiliation

Derived from Chinese 百年國恥 /百年国耻 (bǎinián guóchǐ). Coined in 1915 in opposition to the Twenty-One Demands by the Japanese Empire.

(politics, historical) The period of wars against the Qing dynasty and the succeeding Republic of China by Western countries and the Japanese Empire, lasting from 1839 to 1949.


Rashism

Borrowed from Ukrainian ра́шизм (rášyzm), Russian ра́шизм (rášizm); originally formed from Ра́ша (Ráša, “Russia (derogatory, slang)”) + фаши́зм (fašízm, “fascism”).


Aranyaka

(Hinduism) Any part of the ancient Indian Vedas concerned with the meaning of ritual sacrifice.


Antevorta

(Roman mythology) An ancient Roman goddess of the future.


Hellanodikas

From Ancient Greek Ἑλλανοδίκας (Hellanodíkas, literally “Judge of the Greeks”).

bor

(historical, Ancient Greece) A judge of the Olympic Games.


Obongo

Blend of Obama + bongo. Compare Bongo Bongo Land.

Obongo doesn't sound much like a Grik name, Pants?
Hussein does, though! LOL.

2008 June 6, Eli Grubman, “Obongo's uncle liberated Auschwitz”, in soc.culture.israel (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

Unprecedented chatter coming from such a high level, unbecoming of this position, for very becoming for the Halfrikan.
Gutter talk like this is always reserved for low party functionaries or hired guns - But Obongo, low class half breed that he is, has no problem at all sinking into the gutter, and demeaning the office of the presidency while hes at it.

2010 November 1, Jesse, “Race baiter Obongo at it again”, in uk.current-events.terrorism (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

Another day in Mr. & Mr. Obongo's anti-White Zio-Marxist America -- a six month prison sentence meted out to a drunken White college prankster who draped a rope around a statue of James Meredith -- the ex-Air Force serviceman whose determination to become the first Black man to attend the University of Mississippi was perhaps the biggest news story of 1962.

2015 September 19, Topaz, “Obongo”, in alt.fan.adolf-hitler (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

(slang, derogatory, offensive) Barack Obama.


Democunt

Democunt faggots like you think that you can win arguments by creating a straw man or red herring factoid and then arguing it.

2004 November 9, George, “democunt called me last night”, in alt.politics.democrats.d (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

Still can't get over the tone of voice that Democunt used on me when I stated my preference for McCain.
Boy, old Obama sure did a bippy-lick on some of these young broads.

2008 October 3, th...@anhywhere.usa, “democunt called me last night”, in soc.senior.issues (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

2009 December 27, Kickin' Names Takes It In The Ass, “Idiot DemoCUNT Napolitano On Failed Terror Attempt: "The System Worked" (So, the "system" must be: "burly male passengers subdue and beat the crap out of the terrorist")”, in alt.politics (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

(US politics, Internet slang, derogatory, offensive) A Democrat.


Nobama

Nobama has been an elected official 1997.
Governor Sarah Palin has been an elected official 1992.
Nobama has been to Iraq 1 time.
Governor Sarah Palin has been to Iraq 1 time.
Nobama has never held an executive position.
Governor Sarah Palin held executive positions by being mayor of Wasilla, Alaska and governor of the State of Alaska.
Democrats and Obamanics bitch and moan has ran^([sic]) only a small city and state.
What has Nobama run? I can tell you. Nada.

2008 August 31, Berkeley Bolshevik, “Experience? Nobama don't need no steenkin' experience.”, in alt.politics.democrats.d (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

This is the environment the Nobama was raised in. This is what he brings to Washington. This is what the US is going to look like shortly.

2009 June 11, CharlesTheCurmudgeon, “OT: Chicago leading the way for Nobama”, in alt.autos.toyota (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

President Nobama and his family will be brutally butchered! Why so?
Well, what did happen to The Russian Tsar and his family during The Russian Revolution? Oh, they all got brutally butchered! And now we have Nobama royally busting his ass to cause an ARMED SECOND AMERICAN REVOLUTION, therefore I do expect him and his family to end up being brutally butchered.

2010 December 28, Nancy Luft, “### President Nobama & Family will be BRUTALLY BUTCHERED! ###”, in alt.conspiracy (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:


Democrap

We had a Democrap in the White house and he let those 20 taliban Hijackers into the US to plan their 9-11 Attack. You lose again skank maggot.

2007 July 27, cuts success @dc.gov DOW UP 20 % in 12 Months : Another Bush Tax Cut Success, “Republican Candidates Afraid of YouTube Debates”, in alt.politics.bush (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

> What in the fuck is a "Democrap?"
It's a lot like a Republiscum, only blue.

2008 August 19, Tiger Luck, “Democrap caught in $3.5 Million Scandal : AP Refuses to Identify him as Democrap”, in alt.politics.bush (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

Democraps bend over & drop their pants for Democrap labor Union thugs and they get fucked Again with a snow job ! LOL!

2010 December 31, k00kery@gwk00ks.org UK Spanked With100 yr Record Cold Global Warming, “Democrap Labor Union Thugs Fuck over NYC Democraps! ROFLMAO! LOVIN IT !”, in alt.fan.rush-limbaugh (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-28:

(US politics, Internet slang, derogatory, mildly vulgar) A Democrat.


Yelang

The pinyin romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 夜郎 (Yèláng).

(historical) A former kingdom in what is now southern China.


Refucklican

The bigger problem was not Refucklicans.It was arab oil control.You always have to kiss arab ass because of oil.why do you think Middle East conflict still going on?

2003 June 16, Crazyalec, “The lies that led us into war ...”, in alt.atheism (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-30:

Refucklicans won't be able to disenfranchise enough blacks to cover how much they're going to lose by this time.

2003 July 2, Hello Man, “Toward One-Party Rule”, in alt.politics.usa.republican (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-30:

Not...its^([sic]) the Refucklicans that are doing that. It goes on on Fux News daily.

2004 May 1, msl...@aol.com, “Re: How far will the GOP go to win? How dirty will they GO?”, in alt.politics.liberalism (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-30:

Clinton attacked bin Laden in 1998, and wanted to fight against al-Qaeda then. But the Refucklicans whined about him "wagging the dog" and didn't give him any support in his anti-terrorism efforts.

2007 August 6, Peacenik, “Why did Clinton ignore Bin Laden?”, in alt.politics.bush (Usenet), retrieved 2022-04-30:

(US politics, Internet slang, derogatory, vulgar) A Republican.


WhatsApp University

Compound of WhatsApp + university, mocking the level of knowledge of those who primarily use WhatsApp rumours as a source.

(India, Indian politics, slang, derogatory) Rumours spread through social media as a source for information, usually through WhatsApp.


chubbing

Unknown. Attested as early as the 1950s.

The representative engaged in chubbing may or may not be in favor of the current bill but is trying to block consideration of the next bill on the Texas House calendar.

2013, Ken Collier, Steven Galatas, Julie Harrelson-Stephens, Lone Star Politics, 3rd Edition, page 129:

(US politics, Texas) The deliberate use of discussion and debate to delay legislative proceedings.


YCP

(Indian politics) Initialism of YSR Congress Party, a political party.


YSRCP

w:Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party

(Indian politics) Initialism of Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party, a political party.


hanger and flogger

en-noun

hanger and flogger (plural hangers and floggers)

hangers and floggers (plural)
a hanger and a flogger (alternative)

I am certainly not a hanger and flogger and I hate the occasions when we have to deprive someone of their liberty, but sometimes that has to be done.

1994 April 25, Joan Seccombe, Baroness Seccombe, “Criminal Justice And Public Order Bill”, in parliamentary debates (House of Lords), column 487:

Kenneth Clarke yesterday intensified his assault on Iain Duncan Smith when he dismissed his rival for the Tory leadership as a rightwing "hanger and flogger".

2001 August 30, Nicholas Watt, “Clarke dismisses Tory rival as a 'hanger and flogger'”, in The Guardian:

Later, as shadow home secretary, with her devout Catholicism informing her political positions, she [Ann Widdecombe] had opposed gay marriage, opposed the equalization of the age of consent for men, opposed abortion, but hadn't opposed the death penalty – a hanger and a flogger, she wanted that brought back.

2019, Louis Theroux, Gotta Get Theroux This: My Life and Strange Times in Television, Pan Macmillan:

(UK politics, derogatory) A person who is in favor of severe criminal penalties, especially capital punishment or corporal punishment.


Khalistani

en-adjective

Khalistani (comparative more Khalistani, superlative most Khalistani)

more Khalistani (comparative)
most Khalistani (superlative)

From Khalistan + -i. Derived from Punjabi ਖ਼ਾਲਿਸਤਾਨ (xālistān, literally “place of Khalsa”).

der

Hindu and Sikh groups in Canada came together on Monday to pass a resolution against Khalistani groups. According to sources, a meeting was conducted by the Khalsa Diwan Society Ross Street Vancouver Gurudwara where 36 societies of Hindus and Sikhs participated with almost 1,000 people present. The groups passed a resolution against Khalistani extremists and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

2024 November 4, “Hindu, Sikh Groups in Canada Pass Resolution Against Khalistanis And Trudeau”, in News18:

(Indian politics) Supporting a militant separatist movement that advocates for a separate Sikh state by waging war against the Indian government.


Macaulay's children

Sanatani

a devout Hindu who values traditionalist Hinduism

From Thomas Babington Macaulay, a British politician who made English the language used by higher levels of formal education in India. The term refers to his views towards traditional Indian culture and the Hindu religion, which he described as stagnant and unfit for the modern world.

(India, derogatory, slang, politics, ethnic slur) Indian people who reject their native culture in favour of westernization.


Beergate

From beer + -gate; politicians were photographed with beer and takeaway food.

(UK politics, neologism) The political controversy in response to an alleged breach of COVID-19 pandemic legal restrictions at a gathering in a Labour Party office in Durham, England, on 30 April 2021.


November Uprising

(historical) An armed rebellion in the heartland of partitioned Poland against the Russian Empire.


Hindouist

Greek or roman, as well as hindouist polytheisms are not "real" polytheisms, which could mean that many "God-like" supreme being would be at the origin of the universe, man and so on.

1998 August 26, Thomas Thierry, “Deism vs. Pantheism”, in alt.religion.deism (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-10:

5. dynasty swa (môn-khmer with hindouist civilisation; perhaps from lin-yi kingdom or champa of actual center vietnam) xieng dong xieng thong became muang swa; 8 kings.

2003 July 31, drsouk, “Royal Lao Descendant”, in soc.culture.laos (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-10:

The name is a reference to the hindouist god siva often represented with many arms.

2004 October 23, Stephane Payrard, “[perl #32117] [PATCH] new multifacetted pmc: siva”, in perl.perl6.internals (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-10:


Hindouist

Hindouists (plural)
hindouist (alternative)

We have to doe an interview about the religion "Hindouism" for our school.
Our question is if somebody, being a Hindouist, is willing to give us an interview about his/hers religion.

1996 March 4, luck...@pop.pi.net, “interview”, in alt.religion.buddhism.tibetan (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-10:

Actually, Greeks and Romans (which I know better than Hindouists) are factual "monotheist" if we consider that monotheism is based on a "One first cause" system.

Yes, the official figures (more or less) gives around 1929 millions, whose 1093 are catholics. WSecond largest are muslims, with 1075 m; third are hindouists, with 745 m; fourth are chinese religions, with 363m, 5th are ethnical beliefs, 232m; (I discarded agnostic and athees, 961 m). Jews are only 15 m.

2000 September 8, roger gonnet, “San Jose picket”, in alt.religion.scientology (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-10:


hindouist

(non-native speakers' English) Alternative letter-case form of Hindouist.


Ken and Eddie Show

Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chancellor of the Exchequer

(UK politics, economics, historical, informal) The minutes of the monthly meetings between Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke and Edward George, Baron George during which interest rates were set, published regularly during the 1990s.


Hesione

(Greek mythology) Any of various women in Greek mythology, especially the Trojan princess who was the daughter of King Laomedon.


Bidenflation

(informal, derogatory, humorous) The intense inflation or stagflation in the United States experienced during the Joe Biden presidency.


Medjed

Borrowed from Egyptian mḏd (“Medjed”, literally “the true-striking”).

bor+

(Egyptian mythology) A minor god mentioned in the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.


Bidenist

(US politics) A supporter of American politician and US president Joe Biden.

(US politics) Of or pertaining to Bidenism.


Lutyens' media

From Edwin Lutyens, a British architect who designed the city of New Delhi, which was also known as "Lutyens' Delhi".
Because it contained the Parliament building, it was also known as "Lutyens' zone", and the name "Lutyens" became associated with leftist politicians.

(India, derogatory, slang, Hindutva) Leftist-aligned mass media.


Hindumisia

From Hindu + -misia (as in misogyny or misotheism). Sometimes used as an alternative to the word Hinduphobia, to point out hatred towards Hindus or Hinduism as opposed to being afraid of Hindus or Hinduism.

(India, neologism, rare) Hatred of Hinduism and Hindu people.


Hindumisic

en-adj

Hindumisic (comparative more Hindumisic, superlative most Hindumisic)

more Hindumisic (comparative)
most Hindumisic (superlative)

(India, politics) Opposed to Hindutva or Hindu nationalism.


en-noun

B40 (countable and uncountable, plural B40s)

Short for bottom 40 percent, a portion of Malaysia's population.

A household with a household income below 4,850 Malaysian ringgit per month.


Jai Hind

Borrowed from Hindi जय हिंद (jay hind), from जय (jay, “hail to, victory”) and हिंद (hind, “India”). Coined by Subhas Chandra Bose, an Indian freedom activist.

(India, politics) "Victory to India", a patriotic slogan raised to salute or celebrate India.


VVP

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
w:Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin

Initialism of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.


shepherd king

The dark days of the "Shepherd" or "Hyksos" kings, that were to the imagination of later Egypt what the Babylonian Captivity was to the Jews, or the Danish Terror to early England.

1907, Ronald M. Burrows, The Discoveries In Crete, page 72:

(Egyptology) One of the Hyksos, kings of the Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt (fl. c. 1650–1550 BC).


urban Naxal

Coined by Indian filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri in Urban Naxals: The Making of Buddha in a Traffic Jam, a 2018 book about his 2014 film Buddha in a Traffic Jam. Referring to the group's alleged ties with communist militants for left-wing beliefs, support for socialism, and hostility to Hindu nationalism.

(Indian politics, derogatory, slang, chiefly Hindutva, politics) a liberal or a leftist.

Indian politics; chiefly Hindutva; Indian politics; chiefly Hindutva


Menzian

en-adj

Menzian (comparative more Menzian, superlative most Menzian)

more Menzian (comparative)
most Menzian (superlative)

It is also his considered opinion that a condition precedent to any legislative action is that those best qualified to pronounce on the merits of a popular demand examine it in all its aspects. That is good Menzian legalese, as pompous as parody permits.

1937 October 9, Smith's Weekly, Sydney, page 12, column 1:

(Australian politics) In the style or manner of former Australian centre-right politician and Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies, the founder of the Liberal Party.


Dark Knight

A moniker for Batman, the fictional superhero.


Italygate

(US politics) A QAnon-affiliated conspiracy theory alleging that the 2020 United States presidential election was rigged, with satellites and military technology used to switch votes from Donald Trump to Joe Biden from the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy.


maelid

(Greek mythology) The nymph associated with an apple tree.


Cancún Cruz

Referring to Ted Cruz going on vacation to Cancún, Mexico, during the 2021 Texas power crisis.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said the senator shouldn’t have apologized, and the president’s son Donald Trump Jr. complained that people were trying to “cancel Cancún Cruz” — a defense wrapped in a classically Trumpian insulting nickname.

2021 February 19, Lisa Lerer, “How Ted Cruz Became the least sympathetic politician in America”, in New York Times:

You'd think they'd be ashamed of the shenanigans they try / But never Cancun Cruz or Lady G

2021 April 5, “Ted and Lindsey”, Randy Rainbow (lyrics):

Ken dressed up like Cancun Cruz and sang "Margaritaville." When he got to the chorus, everyone joined in and sang, "I tried to say that my kids were to blame, but I know it was my own damn fault."

2021 October 6, Joe Lovato, Blood, Love and Justice, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN:

We have all read about “Cancun Cruz,” and how he blamed his poor decision to travel to Cancun during Texas’ winter freeze on his daughters.

2022 April 4, “Cruz's actions display a lack of maturity, poor decision-making”, in Austin American-Statesman, page A8:

(US politics, derogatory, neologism) U.S. senator Ted Cruz.


Thersitean

Thersitean (comparative more Thersitean, superlative most Thersitean)

more Thersitean (comparative)
most Thersitean (superlative)

It is instructive to compare the Thersitean critique of communal identity with the narratives of an emergent English nationalism.

2005, Simon Barker, Shakespeare's Problem Plays:

(Greek mythology) Of or relating to Thersites, a Greek soldier during the Trojan War who was punished for his outspoken criticism of Agamemnon.


Beijing Biden

A Republican coinage, in the belief that Joe Biden is either amenable to or in direct allegiance with the People's Republic of China.

He described Biden as "Beijing Biden" and soft on China, but a review of Biden's China policy by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Deutsche Welle, BBC and RFE/RL found that there are actually many similarities between Biden's[…]

2021 March 14, David Rong, William Luo, Haitian Liu, Contemporary China Review (Quarterly Journal): 当代中国评论（英文季刊）, Bouden House, →ISBN, page 37:


Moscow Mitch

Referring to Mitch McConnell's opposition to sanctions voted by the Senate against the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska in 2018.

"Moscow Mitch" has acted as a Trojan horse for crony capitalists, allowing them to wield domineering control over our national politics and decision-making. He has been diabolically opposed to fairer political representation and[…]

2016 May 21, Tiffany Twain, Big Picture Perspectives and A Pursuit of Social Activism, Lulu.com, →ISBN, page 16:

Moscow Mitch won't allow it. The Senate Republican majority leader told us he didn't like that nickname. So in deference, I will not call him that. Even before the House impeachment hearings began, Leningrad Mitch pledged that[…]

2020 May 26, Marvin Kitman, Gullible's Travels: A Comical History of the Trump Era, Seven Stories Press, →ISBN:

The efforts earned McConnell the moniker "Moscow Mitch." In September 2019, Sen. McConnell finally agreed to a bill authorizing $250 million for election security. The bill did not require that states use the funds for secure[…]

2021 February 9, Nicole Perlroth, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race, Bloomsbury Publishing USA, →ISBN:

(US politics, derogatory) U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.


Islands of the Blessed

Islands of the Blest
Islands of the Blest


DAI

Dragon Age: Inquisition
w:Dragon Age: Inquisition

(fandom slang) Initialism of Dragon Age: Inquisition.


fusion center

(US politics, neologism) An American government institution for centralizing intelligence between law enforcement agencies.


Disney rash

So called because it is sometimes experienced by visitors to Walt Disney resorts, who find themselves undertaking an unusual amount of exercise (sports, etc.) in hot weather.


Shakarian

There's not enough Shakarian on my dashboard right now. This is my Shepard and her Garrus. Don't judge me.

2012 August 23, Jamie Summers (@darksakura), Twitter:

UGH my whole Tumblr dash now is just Royai and Shakarian and [modified .gif of No Face from the animated film Spirited Away being knocked over by a wave labelled "feels"]

2015 July 31, Sam Maggs (@SamMaggs), Twitter:

Found some new Shakarian fic, you won’t hear from me tonight 😂

2021 April 29, Kat Vakarian-Rutherford (@ShepardsKat), Twitter:

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Commander Shepard and Garrus Vakarian from the video game series Mass Effect.


SRA

en-noun

SRA (countable and uncountable, plural SRAs)

(UK politics) Initialism of special responsibility allowance.


NEH

The New English Hymnal
w:The New English Hymnal

(Church of England) Initialism of The New English Hymnal.


Trump country

[Title:] This Is Trump Country

2016 March 5, Thomas Kaplan, “This Is trump Country”, in The New York Times, page A14:

Still, of the state’s 95 counties, Biden won 91, with Sanders only taking the lead in four counties. From this breakdown, it appears that Democratic voters deep in Trump country think that the center-left approach of Biden is the best bet for the 2020 general election contest.

2020 March 4, Katie A. Cahill, Andrea Kent, Rey Junco, “Super Tuesday results show how Latino voters, moderate Democrats and Trump supporters are shaping the election”, in The Conversation, archived from the original on 2024-01-04:

Now, Iowa is solidly red Trump country. We'll wave as she [Kamala Harris] flies over us.

2024 July 23, Todd Dorman, “Biden ends a career marked by Iowa punches”, in The Gazette, volume 142, number 196, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, page 5A:

(slang, politics, US) Rural areas in the United States where the majority of voters lean conservative and support the Republican politician Donald Trump.


Buckwheat

After a character from the Little Rascals comedy films, from buckwheat. Popularized by politician Corey Poitier in March 2010 though attestations exist as early as February 2008.

How will "Buckwheat" Obama handle the ever increasing nuke threat from
Iran?

2008 February 4, Gabby Hayes, “"Buckwheat" Obama and Iran”, in alt.politics (Usenet):

You know as well as I do that OIF will end sweetly, nicely, AND WAAY
BEFORE 2012. Unlike Hitlary (always ducking sniper fire) and
Buckwheat (doesn't know when to duck or how to fire), McAmnesty will
leave a bloody trail of blasted ass from the Mall to Langley!

2008 May 6, Patriot Games, “Buckwheat Gets Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Endorsement!”, in alt.politics (Usenet):

If you voted for Buckwheat in 2008, it proves your^([sic]) not a racist. If you vote for Buckwheat in 2012, it will prove that you are a frickin' idiot. Life's tough, but it is tougher when you are stupid.

2011 August 4, L.W. Van Leuven, Pivotal Point, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN, page 14:

Buckwheat was the first to ignore the 1st Ammendment^([sic]) and the government not
interfering with the free exercise of religious faith.

2012 February 10, duke, “Catholic bishops cry wolf on contraception”, in alt.religion.christian.roman-catholic (Usenet):


Cheetolini

Blend of Cheeto + Mussolini, referencing the resemblance of Trump's facial complexion with the color of Cheetos and his perceived political similarity to Benito Mussolini.

"We don’t know the scope of involvement he has planned. The New York Times, though, reported that Obama’s team rushed to preserve intelligence regarding possible contacts between Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia."
Trying to keep Cheetolini from destroying incriminating evidence hardly qualifies, IMO.

2017 March 7, Futbol Phan, “Worse than Carter, twice?”, in rec.sport.football.college (Usenet):

“[…]But her being trans has nothing to do with those privileges; her gender identity is separate from the fact that she is not very smart and voted for Cheetolini.[…]”

2018 May 22, Franchesca Ramsey, Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist, Hachette UK, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC:

Fang Fang went Bang Bang (important China collusion hoax news involving
money laundering, trade wars and presidential emolumenting). Did you
see where the Supreme Court did not follow Presidential Ordering and
throw away all the democrat ballots and declare an incredible landslide
for Cheetolini The Truly Great and Amazing?

2020 December 12, mixed nuts, “Here's one source for CCP troops in China...”, in alt.checkmate (Usenet):


Republicoon

WOW!!!! That's a great photo of my hero...got one with him and a rope and a
republicoon or jewdough republicoon...:o))))))))))))))

2003 June 18, Polybius, “Bush”, in alt.politics.democrats (Usenet):

The bill pushed by anti-labor republicoon Oxley
of Ohio( ask anyone about this a$$hole), makes it legal for an illegal
alien to use any foreign issued id in a banking transaction in the USA.

2004 September 15, Pennsylvania Dutch, “~ BUSH'S GENOCIDE FOR OIL FUELS TALIBAN ~”, in alt.politics.gw-bush (Usenet):

Republicoons hate Americas^([sic]). They want Americans to work until they
are 70,
as to not be a burden , prevent Americans retrieve the *entitlements*
they paid for.

2011 April 15, Lost In Space, “America Haters: "Yeah! America Is Crumbling!!!"”, in austin.general (Usenet):

(US politics, slang, vulgar, derogatory) A Republican.


Republicoon

This sounds like republicoon mumbo jumbo to me. Probably written by one
of Mista Lincoln's mexicoons or cubacoons, because of the reference to
fast track.

2002 October 29, TL, “DEM Communication two days after Wellstone's Death”, in alt.politics.democrats (Usenet):

Second, there is the republicoon negro ass reduction tax credit, for all negroes
who get special ass reduction surgery.

2003 May 2, Polybius, “Senate Dems Continue to Obstruct Economic Recovery”, in alt.politics.democrats (Usenet):

2011 March 14, Michael Snyder, “Wisconsin -- Asswipes fuked themselve in the a-s trying to fuk Obama, by voting for the Union Killing Republicoon Neo-Coons -- HE,HE,HAW”, in alt.flame.cincinnati (Usenet):

(US politics, slang, vulgar, derogatory) Republican.


neocoon

neocoons (plural)
neo-coon (alternative)

Anyway, I'll be letting you know how things work out. I have a feeling
this is going to make me rich. Gotta get it, you know, before Bush
and the neocoons steal it all.

2006 November 17, jls, “Just Filed Online for Social Security Benefits”, in alt.appalachian (Usenet):

Hahahaha, I was waiting for this... if you righturds don't have anything
else that can
disrupt the opponent's election, get back to the issues that worked before
for the
neocoons. Abortion, gay rights and immigration. It ain't gonna work this
time.

2008 August 17, Titix, “B,TMM's support for infanticide”, in alt.politics.libertarian (Usenet):

Yeah it is ironic how the left now takes the same actions in response
to criticism as the neocoons did.

2009 November 1, trav...@aol.com, “Re: Where was O'bamma actually born?”, in misc.legal (Usenet):

(US politics, slang, derogatory, offensive) A neoconservative.


neocoon

Like the rest of your NeoCoon colleagues, your Shamelessness is
showing. And ewe Wonder Why I ridicule your posts? Completely
unbelievable that you would say Shit like this to GlennD. RightWing
Slime have treated half the Sheeple in this country like garbage for the
last 5 years, and finally they're getting it thrown back at them.

2005 June 29, jmt, “OT: Best Democratic ticket.”, in rec.music.makers.percussion (Usenet):

so let's see, at least according to the neocoon propaganda;
Hillary's an^([sic]) psychotic, foul-mouthed, evil, murdering, (b/w)itch, as
corrupt as the day is long.

2007 December 25, Gnome, Alaska, “iDRMRSR's Holiday Realizatian”, in alt.slack (Usenet):

2014 May 17, spamthespammer, “Re: neocoon assfucker michael obama is gone bonkers...”, in us.politics (Usenet):

(US politics, slang, derogatory, offensive) Neoconservative.


Poképhile

3)Which Pokemon would you have sexual intercourse with if you were a Pokephile.

1999 April 5, C. Hanson, “Giving in to the Survey virus.”, in alt.games.final-fantasy.hentai (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-19:

Even if Silly Putty *is* a girl Ditto, what he did is *still* disgusting. I'm not some sort of Poképhile!

2000 February 10, RobfromVoid, “[PW!] A Silly Birthday Party”, in alt.games.nintendo.pokemon (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-19:

Besides doing it with pokemon is much more fun than doing it with that pokephile. . . wait, I'm doing the same thing. . .

2000 June 20, ChocoZell, “Jenny vs. Team Rocket MSTd”, in alt.games.final-fantasy.hentai (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-19:

he's a pokephile

2000 July 1, pst0kely, “Professor Oak molests pokemon”, in alt.games.nintendo.pokemon (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-19:

(fandom slang) A person who is sexually attracted to Pokémon.


Camenae

Camoenae (alternative)
Casmenae (alternative)

(Roman mythology) A group of prophetic goddesses associated with childbirth, wells, and fountains.


Camoenae

(Roman mythology) Alternative form of Camenae


maidenless

en-adj

maidenless (comparative more maidenless, superlative most maidenless)

more maidenless (comparative)
most maidenless (superlative)

Elden Ring
GamesRadar+
Know Your Meme
Kotaku

From maiden + -less. Popularized by its use in a quotation in the video game Elden Ring, released on February 25, 2022, referring to the "Maiden" guide who allows the player to progress.

big divorce energy ()

psychological state characteristic of a recently-divorced person

You might be maidenless, but this Banished Knight's Greatsword replica from Elden Ring will give you the confidence you need to absolutely slay in all arenas of your life.

2023 February 6, Adam Rothbarth, “The Best Unique Video Game Merch 2023”, in VICE, archived from the original on 2023-03-04:

(Internet slang) Single; lacking a girlfriend.


Christian right

(Christianity, politics, US politics) Political factions in the United States and other Western countries who favour conservative values enacted into their countries' society and laws.

Muslim right

ultraconservative Muslim movements, various countries


Carriegate

What are we to make of the tawdry saga of what we must now, with grim inevitability, learn to call “Carriegate”? […] the headline that appeared in the first edition of last Saturday’s Times: “Johnson tried to give Carrie top Foreign Office job during affair”.

2022 June 20, Sean O'Grady, “‘Carriegate’ is just another classic Johnson scandal”, in The Independent:

(UK politics, neologism) A British political scandal of 2022 around allegations that prime minister Boris Johnson, during his time as Foreign Secretary, had recommended Carrie Symonds, then his mistress, as a candidate for a high-paying job as chief of staff in the Foreign Office.


Hillarygate

(US politics) The Hillary Clinton email controversy.


Obergefell

en-proper-noun

Obergefell (countable and uncountable, plural Obergefells)

/ˈoʊbərɡəˌfɛl/

(US, law, sexuality, US politics, informal, uncountable) Ellipsis of Obergefell v. Hodges. A 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage; and reaffirmed the existence of a right to privacy under due process following the 14th Amendment.


Brahmaloka

(Hinduism) The heavenly abode of the god Brahma and goddess Sarasvati.


UMNO

(Malaysia, politics) Initialism of United Malays National Organisation (“a Malay conservative political party in Malaysia”).


DAP

(politics) Initialism of Democratic Action Party. (Malaysian centre-left political party)


Atari Democrat

Atari Democrats (plural)
ATARI Democrat (alternative)

From Atari, a prominent video game system in the 1970s and early 1980s.

[Paul] Tsongas was, perhaps, the original neoliberal and Atari Democrat. In 1980, he had shocked the audience at an Americans for Democratic Action gathering by urging them to focus on economic growth rather than the redistribution of wealth and by advocating the deregulation of natural gas prices.

2004, John B. Judis, Ruy Teixeira, The Emerging Democratic Majority, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 132:

When Walter Mondale, a traditional New Deal liberal […] lost by a wide margin to Reagan in the presidential election of 1984, the Atari Democrats joined a larger group of frustrated Democratic officials to found the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC).

2022, Gary Gerstle, chapter 4, in The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order […] , New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, Part II. The Neoliberal Order, 1970–2020:

information technology
information technology

(US politics, informal, historical) A member of the US Democratic Party who emphasizes the role of high tech, in particular information technology, for economic growth.


anti-Putinism

(politics) Opposition to the political policies of Vladimir Putin.


DBKL

(Malaysia) Initialism of Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (“Kuala Lumpur City Hall, the city council that governs the city of Kuala Lumpur”).


Gayatri Mantra

Borrowed from Sanskrit गायत्री (gāyatrī). Thе mantra is named after Gayatri, the Vedic meter in which the verse is composed.

(Hinduism) a popular mantra in Hinduism, dedicated to the Vedic deity Savitr.


GEOTUS

Acronym of God Emperor of the United States, a blend of God Emperor + POTUS, in reference to the fictional God Emperor of Mankind from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and the common acronym for the President of the United States.

acronym

President of the United States
Warhammer 40,000


Faux News

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Faux News.wav

From the similarity in spelling between fox and faux, denouncing alleged misinformation from the television channel's programmes.

Some of you benighted buffoons actually believe Faux News' claim to be fair and balanced. Some of you clueless clowns actually think Faux News is unbiased, and all other media have a liberal bias.
Well, now Faux News' London Bureau Chief has let the cat out of the bag. Faux News is biased, after all. Who woulda thunk it?

2005 May 31, ramashiva, “OT: NEWSFLASH!!! Faux News is biased”, in rec.gambling.poker (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-02:

If it wasn't for Murdoch infusing money into Faux News, it would have gone off the air a very long time ago.

2006 September 26, mordacp...@hotmail.com, “Faux news reports on the Clinton interview today”, in alt.impeach.bush (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-02:

Most viewers don't know Faux News has fake Liberals. Listen to NPR and you'll hear many of the "liberals" from Faux News giving conservative viewpoints. Some have been on NPR for decades giving conservative views.
Faux News is a far right media, the deception is accomplished by presenting fake liberals giving weak arguments for the moderates and the left. It isn't real.

2009 February 11, Physicist, “Faux News passes off GOP press release as its own reporting”, in alt.x.y (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-02:

(Internet slang, politics, derogatory) Fox News.


Clinton News Network

Blend of Clinton + Cable News Network. In reference to allegations that the network's coverage is biased in favor of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Although the term was initially coined during Bill Clinton's presidency, it later experienced a surge in popularity during Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.

The new head of CNN's news division is a well-known Clinton supporter according to Vanity Fair, hence the term "Clinton News Network."

1998 March 19, Reina 616, “Clinton News Network vs. Fox”, in alt.current-events.clinton.whitewater (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-02:

2000 April 1, Red Herring, “ROTFL: Clinton News Network Lost 31% of Viewers in One Year”, in alt.current-events.clinton.whitewater (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-02:

2001 April 5, A real American, “Clinton News Network hammered yet again by Fox News”, in alt.politics.liberalism (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-02:

Kaplan saw to it that CNN gave softball coverage to the Clintons and threw hardballs at their enemies. Under his watch, CNN came to be known as the Clinton News Network for its pro-Bill&Hill bias.

2004 February 18, Jim Dandy, “MSNBC, the New Clinton News Network?”, in rec.arts.tv (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-02:

Since Fat Ass Matt Sticks His Head Up His OWN Ass And Ignores What The New York Times and The Clinton News Network Writes While Posting More Lies... We'll Just Keep Posting This (see below making Matt look stupider than he already appears to be)

2016 November 16, AlleyCat, “Could Trump be the First Mole impeached on the day he is inaugurated?”, in alt.fan.rush-limbaugh (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-02:


Communist News Network

Blend of Communist + Cable News Network.

CNN AKA The Communist News Network ran results of a survey showing the percentage of Juveniles that owned firearms. So who else other than Communists hell bent on taking away firearms from law abiding citizens would care.

1998 October 15, WM, “Communist News Network”, in talk.politics.guns (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-03:

Not again! The Communist News Network gets caught in another lie.

2003 June 8, Alvin Valkenheiser, “The Communist News Network gets caught in another lie.”, in ny.politics (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-03:

Interesting that even the Communist News Network can't even get its own quotes right, isn't it? You'd expect them to take other agencies out of context and jump up and down, but to take their own???

2008 October 23, Steele, “An interesting news Item on the Communist News Network”, in alabama.shoals.general (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-03:


nine-dash line

Calque of Chinese 九段線 /九段线 (Jiǔduànxiàn).

calque

Hollywood certainly has a cynical heart: Barbie was banned this week from opening in Vietnam for including on a map the “nine-dash line” that China uses to claim sovereignty over territory in the South China Sea.

2023 July 8, John Gapper, “Barbie is a brand that keeps changing with the times”, in FT Weekend, page 9:

People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China

A set of line segments on various maps that have accompanied the claims of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China to various contested areas in the South China Sea.


anitwt

hi if you're ready to convert to an anime accout^([sic]) I am here to guide u into anitwt

2016 June 1, moved (@ichjmaru), Twitter:

idk its that one side of anitwt that is really ugly the rest of us are just decent people who want to watch anime without being disgusting

2016 December 26, meeb ze dong (@azuraonlyfans), Twitter:

anitwt is THE place to have every anime ridiculously spoiled and yet i still dont have any clue what the fuck that toilet anime is about

2020 October 18, zu has moved accs (@zuxkrul), Twitter:

(fandom slang) The community of anime fans and anime-focused accounts on Twitter.


Femquisitor

Femquisitors (plural)
FemQuisitor (alternative)

You know what's nice? The Qunari Femquisitor is taller than everyone else. Yes. Good.

2014 June 11, Bryce (@robothyenas), Twitter:

Been looking at too many cool Femquisitors and now I want to restart again :(

2015 January 8, Garrus Dating Sim (@aitchsee), Twitter:

i fucking love blackwall, his romance is SO underrated. when i'm playing a femquisitor, he's the one i default to. 💖

2020 December 15, ϯ♄𝚎 ƃစဌ 𝜛ῑϯ⸦♄ (@dalishkadan), Twitter:

(fandom slang, video games) The female version of the Inquisitor player character from the video game Dragon Age: Inquisition.


FemQuis

FemQuises (plural)
Femquis (alternative)

As a future FemQuisitor I appreciate all awesome artwork and posters that feature our awesome Femquis.

2014 November 6, Rogue_Slayer (@Rogue_Slayer), Twitter:

Luckily, I found a Youtube^([sic]) of the scene that exactly mirrors mine (Dalish Femquis, same mix of companions, etc)

2015 April 1, AutographedCat (@autographedcat), Twitter:

No kidding. I kept trying to romance Cass as a Femquis on PS4 but forgot about that. Flirting with Harding eased the pain.

2015 September 5, Bubblegumnex (@bubblegumnex), Twitter:

(fandom slang, video games) Synonym of Femquisitor.


Quizzy

From an affectionate shortening of inquisitor + -y.

I'm just glad that I can't lose approval with Cullen. He hearts my Quizzy no matter what. TRUE LOVE GUYS TAKE NOTE.

2014 December 24, Ash (@LadyFaceshred), Twitter:

Most of my DA art is of Fenris and Hawke (male) or my elf Quizzies and Iron Bull.

2018 November 29, Diana Davidsson (@Omegasama_art), Twitter:

FINALLY played The Decent^([sic]) DLC with a dwarf Quizzy and I flippin love it more than ever.

2022 June 1, Jen (@jentrevellan), Twitter:

(fandom slang, video games) The Inquisitor player character from the video game Dragon Age: Inquisition.


FemHawke

Daaawwww. 2nd playthrough of DA2 and my FemHawke Mage just had the 1st romance scene with Anders. So cute.

2011 March 15, Rexluna (@RexlunaCosplay), Twitter:

I also have one male Hawke and all the rest are FemHawkes.

2013 March 2, MsinVader47 (@Vader47), Twitter:

Pretty sure that Ciri is voiced by the same VA as FemHawke in DA2.... giving me all the Dragon Age feels.

2015 June 17, Kelly (@mindofgeekness), Twitter:

(fandom slang, video games) The female version of the Hawke player character from the video game Dragon Age II.


AINO

(US politics, derogatory) Acronym of American in name only: an American who holds anti-American views.


Texiter

For quotations using this term, see Citations:Texiter.

(US politics) One who supports Texit (the proposed secession of Texas from the United States).


Criminal News Network

I no longer watch CNN. Its now Criminal News Network to me.

1998 December 9, Walt Horning, “CNN BUSTED - COMPLIES WITH WHITE HOUSE ORDER TO CENSOR”, in soc.culture.usa (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-06:

Yes, act now. Impose sanctions right now and when the FM, that Slavic-faggot Papandreou, gets on the Criminal News Network (CNN), he can explain the situation to the dumber Americans who really haven't a clue about anything other than the 400 kilogram gorilla the slut Britney Spears fucked the other day.

2004 January 6, Dorian West, “A letter taken from a newspaper”, in alt.news.fyrom (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-06:

One must consider the (criminal news network) source . You libs are in for a real drubbing come election day . The only way Trump won't win is if y'all manage to assassinate him first .

2019 June 19, Terry Coombs, “FLORIDA Biden 50% - Trump 41%”, in alt.home.repair (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-06:


fujobait

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From fujo (“a female fan of yaoi or slash fiction”) + bait.

compound

thoughts watching yuri on ice: this is the most incredible fujobait and i am biting down on this bait so fucking hard

2016 October 10, med 👽 AX J9 (@daikonhime), Twitter:

anime companies at their board meetings trying to decide which sport to base their fujobait anime series next [screenshot of the sport selection menu from Wii Sports Resort]

2021 March 26, Chara (@hunipyons), Twitter:

Friendly reminder that in 2019 the Chinese government commissioned a fujobait anime about Karl Marx

2022 January 27, Lindsey (@lindsey_batdorf), Twitter:

(Japanese fiction, fandom slang) An anime, manga, or other piece of media created to appeal to fujoshi.


fujoshit

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Real talk tho what's with fujoshits and "OOooOH I'm so kinky so sinful I've read and love all the DIRTY THINGS I'M SO HARDCORE" shut up rat

the part i dont get is people consume gay fanart content and as long as they see something they dont like they go AHA THE FUJOSHIT ARE DOING IT AGAIN like oh my god what

2020 May 4, instanttnoodle (@instanttnoodle), Twitter:

This just reminds me of when the fujoshits on here got uppity because mlms were saying “literally most bl content is made by straight girls for straight girls”

2022 July 5, hermes finalfantasy defense force (@cementbones), Twitter:

(fandom slang, vulgar, derogatory) A fujoshi.


EPF

Employees Provident Fund
w:Employees Provident Fund (Malaysia)

(Malaysia, politics) Initialism of Employees Provident Fund (“Malaysian government body that provides savings for workers and retired people”).


rebel yell

en-noun

rebel yell (countable and uncountable, plural rebel yells)

A cry used by Confederate troops in the American Civil War, to intimidate Union troops.


Dong Zong

From Mandarin 董總 /董总 (Dǒngzǒng), short for 馬來西亞華校董事聯合會總會 /马来西亚华校董事联合会总会 (“United Chinese School Committees Association of Malaysia”).

Chinese educationist group Dong Jiao Zong is urging other Chinese groups to register their interest in attending its rally against the introduction of Jawi lessons in vernacular schools.

(Malaysia) an association that manages Chinese-language private schools in Malaysia, and advocates for Chinese-language education.


Pyroeis

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Πυρόεις (Puróeis).

bor+

The god of the wandering star Ἄρειος (Áreios), or planet Mars


surprised Pikachu

en-noun

surprised Pikachu (plural surprised Pikachus)

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Some of Broncos Country is left fuming over a start so poor that it is the only team in franchise history that has been this inept, but the rest of us are wearing the surprised Pikachu face.

2019 October 2, James Burky, “Fangio not at fault for foul start to season”, in The Metropolitan, MSU Denver, page 8:

Then without saying so much as a goodbye to Laurie or Steve, who has just arrived at the scene with a surprised-Pikachu look on his face, Will marches toward the exit.

2020, Isla Chiu, Ringing in the Lunar New Year, unnumbered page:

"I don't choose my monsters based on how cute they are, you know."
"You don't?! Really?"
Duh. Why the surprised Pikachu face?

2022, Yuu Tanaka, translated by Yuko C. Shimomoto, A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life: Volume 3, unnumbered page:

(Internet slang) Synonym of shocked Pikachu.


Iacchic

(Greek mythology) Of or relating to Iacchus.


Iakchos

(Greek mythology) Alternative form of Iacchus


Wallpapergate

(UK politics, informal) A 2021 controversy around the refurbishment in 2020 of the flat above 11 Downing Street, the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, amid allegations in the press that an undisclosed loan had been used to help finance it.


Pinchergate

(UK politics, informal) A 2022 controversy around alleged sexual misconduct by politician Chris Pincher, and whether prime minister Boris Johnson was aware of it and failed to take action.


Ruzzia

Neologism following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At first a blend of Russia + Nazi, after 2022 a blend of Russia + Z, using the military Russian Z symbol of Russian propaganda to mock the Russian invasion of Ukraine. See Z for more information. Compare with Russian РоZZи́я (RoZZíja) and Ukrainian РоZZі́я (RoZZíja).

A third user, @Ni79Mo wrote: "See what happens when you hang out with RuZZia too much? You start creating your own realities as well."

2022 June 8, Millie Cooke, “'No shame!' Olaf Scholz sensationally claims Germany gives MORE support to Ukraine than UK”, in Daily Express:

Shayk was accused of being a "supporter of the terrorist state Ruzzia and genocide of Ukrainians."

2022 July 15, Will Stewart, Liam Buckler, “Supermodel accused of 'backing Putin’s war' after using 'Z' symbol in Instagram caption”, in The Mirror:

Because one way to fight a proxy war is to flood the market with cheap oil and that’s what the US is doing in its support of Ukraine against what the late Senator John McCain called Ruzzia: "a petrol (gas) station, run by a Mafia, masquerading as a country"

2022 September 8, Chris Becker, “Crude oil prices tank as US floods market”, in MacroBusiness:

I received a letter that instilled in me feelings of rage and pain- my assigned roommate is going to be a competitor from the terrorist-country, from a country that lost all laws and order, from the despot-country, from the disgusting and deceitful stain on the body of our beautiful planet, from ruzzia^([sic]).

2022 October 5, Charles Wade-Palmer, “Ukraine beauty queen slams pageant officials for rooming her with Russian rival”, in The Daily Star:

(slang, derogatory, neologism) Alternative spelling of Russia.

orc

another neologism; a derogatory term for a Russian soldier


hamberder

From a 2019 tweet by Donald Trump, in which he misspelled hamburgers as hamberders.

Great being with the National Champion Clemson Tigers last night at the White House. Because of the Shutdown I served them massive amounts of Fast Food (I paid), over 1000 hamberders etc. Within one hour, it was all gone. Great guys and big eaters!

2019 January 15, realDonaldTrump, Twitter, archived from the original on 2019-01-15:

Donald Trump has bragged about serving a table groaning with McDonalds^([sic]) ‘hamberders’ to a football team visiting the White House. In a misspelt tweet issued Tuesday, the president wrote: ‘Great being with the National Champion Clemson Tigers last night at the White House. ‘Because of the Shutdown I served them massive amounts of Fast Food (I paid), over 1000 hamberders etc.

2019 January 15, Bod, “Donald Trump brags about serving McDonald’s ‘hamberders’ at White House”, in alt.home.repair (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

How many people were there that required 1000 hamberders? And he wasn't just serving those, there were chicken nuggets, pizza too I think.
So, two burgers per person, 500 people?
Anyone want to bet it's another gross exaggeration?

2019 January 15, trader_4, “Donald Trump brags about serving McDonald’s ‘hamberders’ at White House”, in alt.home.repair (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

If words could kill I would've turned Thanny into a pile of hamberder a thousand times over.

2019 September 16, gmsin...@gmail.com, “Beano O'Rourke: Police Wouldn't Go Door To Door To Confiscate Guns Under My Plan”, in rec.arts.tv (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

Soon after she started in Congress, Devil’s Due, a comic book publisher, announced its latest product: […] Grab a hamberder and cup of covfefe and prepare to enjoy this read!

2020, Caroline Fredrickson, “Introduction”, in The AOC Way: The Secrets of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Success, New York, N.Y.: Skyhorse Publishing, →ISBN:

>> Do wish to purchase a hamburger today?
>
>Don't forget the On!ons.
Indeed, a hamberder with ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, pickle and ONIONS is not really a hamberder.

2020 September 21, "Sir Hømer Hall, Esq.", “MOST HILARIOUS LIBTARD MELTDOWN E-V-E-R-!”, in alt.checkmate (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

food should not be a problem for Trump, given how much he loves McDonald's "hamberders" as he refers to them in his tweets. McDonald's is inexpensive, provides plenty of coupons, and must not be unhealthy because Trump eats them daily, his doctor reports he is in flawless health in spite of having suffered covid. He eats McDonalds^([sic]) as he alleges that it is harder to put poison in fast food, because you do not know which hamberder will be handed to the victim.

2020 November 26, marika, “Food Shortage?????”, in alt.home.repair (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

>> Also, if convicted and jailed, would he have Secret Service protection in the mess hall and showers?
>
> He'd be in Club Fed. Private accommodations, like other rich crooks get.
Would he get the hamberders and ice cream that he needs to stay alive? What about golfing facilities?

2021 January 7, Athel Cornish-Bowden, “It's over”, in alt.usage.english (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

(humorous) Deliberate misspelling of hamburger.


big society

Coined by political adviser Steve Hilton, to contrast with big government.

coin

David Cameron today pledged to create communities with “oomph”, as he launched the Tory vision of a “big society” that would involve a dramatic redistribution of power from “the elite in Whitehall to the man and woman on the street”.

2010 July 19, Nicholas Watt, “David Cameron reveals ‘big society’ vision – and denies it is just cost cutting”, in The Guardian:

Blue Labour thinking, here, converges seamlessly with Cameron's “big society”.

2011 May 21, Ed Rooksby, “Don't underestimate toxic Blue Labour”, in The Guardian:

Not only were charities facing “crippling spending cuts”, but the government had also lost its way without a clear narrative to deliver the big society, he said.

2013 March 5, Peter Hetherington, quoting Stephen Bubb, “Is this the end of Cameron's big society?”, in The Guardian:

At first it sounded quite lovely, didn’t it? The notion of a “big society” – back in those heady days when David Cameron and Nick Clegg stood side by side in the Downing Street garden.

2019 January 28, Michael Segalov, “Forget the ‘big society’. Austerity is to blame for this army of volunteers”, in The Guardian:

(UK politics) A conservative-liberal policy advocating the strengthening of local government and communities.


Mouse Kingdom

Welcome from another Californian. We seem to be getting quite a group here. I'm kind of near the mouse kingdom, but not as close as Sandra. Guess we are spread out everywhere. : )

1997 September 19, Bev, “WHO IS FORTY OR MORE?”, in alt.penpals.forty-plus-yrs (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

I sold the trip to Track Worlds on the proximity to the Mouse Kingdom (Le Royaume de Souris to you, Brian). It's spring break so the rest of my family is available to travel. Note, if you refer to the Mouse Kingdom to a travel agent they know exactly what you are talking about. You might have to explain Le Royaume de Souris though.
So Thursday, while I'm grooving on the Men's Points race, they are making the pilgrimmage. This is a big deal since my kid is old enough now that a lot of her friends have been there, or to the alternate Royaume de Souris in Florida.

2005 March 26, Bob Schwartz, “True Story”, in rec.bicycles.racing (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

We were at Disneyland, so long ago there was still a submarine ride, and this loud talking hot woman with another group who looked just like Kelly Harmon and honestly might have been her
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/images/kelly-harmon-1.jpg
said, as I put my video camera up against the sub window, “I bet that creep is going to put his video camera right up against the sub window“
And my mouse kingdom accomplice asked what cutie pie had said and I told her and she says “I don’t believe it, she’s too pretty to be that mean“

2021 June 10, anim8rfsk, “"Loki" Starts Today”, in rec.arts.tv (Usenet), retrieved 2022-07-19:

(humorous, uncommon) The Disneyland Resort.


Hinduland

From Hindu + -land. Compare Dutch Hindoeland, German Hinduland.

An even larger body of water separates the two continents of 'Hinduland' (India) and Confuciania (the Far East plus Indo—China) from each other and from the other continents.

2013, Terry M. Boardman, Mapping the Millennium: Behind the Plans of the New World Order:


Kelvinverse

From Kelvin + -verse, referencing the attack on the USS Kelvin by time-travelling Romulans in the first film, the point of divergence that creates the alternate universe.

From H. G. Wells's radio play The War of the Worlds to the cinematic blockbuster Star Trek Kelvinverse movies, themes of invasion, conquest, and colonization are the bread and butter of science fiction.

2020, Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games, page 30:

The show responded to fan pleas to return the series to the “Prime” timeline and explored a hitherto under-represented era of Star Trek history—roughly a decade before The Original Series, placing it roughly analogous to the same time zone the “Kelvinverse” films were exploring.

2021, A. J. Black, Star Trek, History and Us: Reflections of the Present and Past Throughout the Franchise, page 150:

In other words, the Kelvinverse versions of Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura, Sulu, Scotty, and so on, are not the same characters as their “Prime” counterparts (“whatever our lives might have been ... our destinies have changed”).

2022, William Proctor, “Star Trek (2009)”, in Leimar Garcia-Siino, Sabrina Mittermeier, Stefan Rabitsch, editors, The Routledge Handbook of Star Trek, unnumbered page:

(fandom slang) The fictional universe which serves as the setting for the reboot Star Trek film franchise launched in 2009 (an alternate timeline of the original Star Trek universe).


Brexitland

2022 Daniel Lambert, quoted in Lisa O'Carroll, "British wine wholesaler ‘leaves Brexitland for good’ over paperwork", The Guardian, 26 July.
In just one week I will finally leave Brexitland for good. Let me know if anyone ever finds those sunlit uplands.

Territory submitted to Brexit rules (either United Kingdom and/or Great Britain after Brexit).


FBTA

The FBTA aims to let people opt out of those echo chambers.

2019 November 5, Adi Robertson, “The Senate’s secret algorithms bill doesn’t actually fight secret algorithms”, in The Verge:

(US politics) Initialism of filter bubble transparency act.


Sheraton Move

From the Sheraton Hotel at Petaling Jaya where the Malaysian politician Azmin Ali was having a meeting, which afterwards led to the formation of the Perikatan Nasional group.

(Malaysia, politics) The fall of the Pakatan Harapan coalition from power and its succession by the Perikatan Nasional coalition.


homocrat

Blend of homosexual + democrat. Coined or popularized by lesbian author and activist Sarah Schulman.

Although assimilationist gays, or “homocrats” in Sarah Schulman's parlance (Shepard 2001), were beginning to be elected and appointed to positions of power around the country, this incorporation (or co-optation) did not extend to[…]

2005 October 9, L.M. Bogad, Electoral Guerrilla Theatre: Radical Ridicule and Social Movements, Routledge, →ISBN, page 128:

Some, such as author Sara Schulman, blame the problem on the “homocrats” seduced into inaction by Bill Clinton. Yet, the phenomenon is not unique to the last decade. Since the birth of the modern gay liberation movement in 1969[…]

2001, Monthly Review: An Independent Socialist Magazine:

56 These political insiders, called "homocrats" by lesbian activist Sarah Schulman, were like many others in the early days of the Clinton Administration: virtual political newcomers to Washington. In an interview following the[…]

2013 October 15, Craig A. Rimmerman, Gay Rights, Military Wrongs: Political Perspectives on Lesbians and Gays in the Military, Routledge, →ISBN, page 283:

In the seventies, the argument raged between grassroots activists and homocrats. In the 1980s, the fight was between those favoring direct action and the gay lobbyists. In the early nineties the term assimilationist was popularized by[…]

2015 November 18, Urvashi Vaid, Virtual Equality: The Mainstreaming of Gay and Lesbian Liberation, Anchor, →ISBN:

Wealthy gays were outraged by our tactics, homocrats accused us of being counterproductive. Many people who felt that they owned or defined the gay movement were threatened by ACT UP. Within the organization there was a uniting[…]

2018 September 24, Sarah Schulman, My American History: Lesbian and Gay Life During the Reagan and Bush Years, Routledge, →ISBN:

(US, LGBTQ, chiefly historical) A gay person who supports slow and assimilationist movement toward equality, working politically with the Democratic Party; an assimilationist (as contrasted with a radical).


Postverta

(Roman mythology) An ancient Roman goddess of the past, sister of Antevorta.


Postvorta

(Roman mythology) Alternative form of Postverta


Carmentae

(Roman mythology) The goddesses Antevorta and Postverta.


CPAC

Trump was speaking at the start of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), a rightwing convention that was founded in the US in the early 70s and now calls itself the world’s “most influential gathering of conservatives”.

2024 December 10, Tom Phillips, Facundo Iglesia, “Maga on the River Plate as global populist right descends on Argentina”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:

w:Conservative Political Action Conference

(US politics) Acronym of Conservative Political Action Conference.


Clitonista

Yeap. I remember the Reagan campaign's Bimbo Eruption
Task Force. Or I would if I were a Clitonista, they seem quite capable
of remembering things no one else recall. (LIke^([sic]) those black churches
burning in Arkansas.)

1998 December 14, pyotr filipivich, “Eric supposrts Perjury, or would if he knew what it was.”, in alt.impeach.clinton (Usenet):

The leftist Clitonista africoon judge said he wanted to be sure that
none of Ahmed Omar Abu Ali's Terrorist Rights were violated.

2006 February 22, \/\/0RD@truth.0rg, “$Lick Willy's nigga judge supports Terrorist's Rights!”, in alt.religion.islam (Usenet):

We "banned" "assault weapons" LONG before the Clitonistas came up with
that stupid idea... The only definition of "assault weapon" that
makes any sense is 'Automatic" or 'Machine Gun.' And since about
forever they've been heavily restricted...

2011 January 22, Patriot Games, “Why the NRA don't want any gun bans”, in alt.politics (Usenet):

(slang, derogatory, vulgar) Clintonista.


Trumpwave

Blend of Trump + vaporwave, equivalent to Trump + -wave.

In title, Trumpwave may once have evoked a certain ironic response, to be interpreted as derisive or polysomic. However, in current political times this genre risks becoming newly sincere.

2019, Emile Frankel, Hearing the Cloud: Can Music Help Reimagine the Future?:

A subgenre of fashwave music focusing on American politician Donald Trump.


Argestes

(Roman mythology) A wind from the west-northwest (according to Pliny the Elder) or west-southwest (according to Vitruvius).


Chang'e

/t͡ʃɒŋ.(ʔ)ʌ/

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for 嫦娥 (Cháng'é).

4. Don't point at the moon
In general, pointing with the index finger at the moon is disrespectful to the moon goddess Chang'e and she will retaliate by cutting your ear clean off, or at least cut it slightly. In addition, during the Qixi Festival, it is considered even worse to point at the moon because, in addition to the original punishment from Chang'e, it may cause one's lover to have a change of heart.

2022 August 4, Keoni Everington, “5 taboos to dodge on Qixi Festival in Taiwan”, in Taiwan News, archived from the original on 2022-08-04, Culture:

(Chinese mythology) The Chinese goddess of the moon.


Shenko

Finished my Shenko doodle but tumblr is barfing all over me. *kicks tumblr*

2011 July 8, Kia Purity (@kiapurity), Twitter:

I don't get some Shenko fans. It's like, yeah Kaidan is my space husbando but I ain't gonna flip shit if you don't like him lmao

2012 December 9, hannah (@floraofmoon), Twitter:

I have just read a 500k word Shenko fic that was far better than the game.

2020 February 5, Siân (@alphra_), Twitter:

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Commander Shepard and Kaidan Alenko from the video game series Mass Effect.


Shiara

i'm having so many shiara feelings lately and i don't know why oh my god i love liara so much what a cutie

liara and f!shepard are the best. I love them. I love my Shep and Liara, i love seeing other people's f'sheps and Liara. Shiara is too pure

2016 November 17, Yeehaw Todd (@AfroPrincex), Twitter:

Daily reminder that I stan Shiara and that I live and die for them

2021 February 25, Atrast nal Tunsha, salroka (@Illusive_s0ul), Twitter:

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Commander Shepard and Liara T'Soni from the video game series Mass Effect.


Surprisingly, ME3 proves to be a fantastic entry point into the series for new recruits.

2012 April, Adam Mathew, “Mass Effect 3”, in PlayStation Magazine, Australia, page 60:

In ME3, they have a deep friendship with hints of possibly more.

2013 June, Francesca Reyes, “Goodnight Shepard”, in Xbox 360 Magazine, page 48:

We know that a lot of you PlayStation fans won't have played the first Mass Effect game because of the fact that it didn't originally release on PS3, meaning that there are a whole contingent of Mass Effect players who only ever played ME2 and ME3.

2016, “Mass Effect”, in Play Magazine, number 266, UK, page 82:

(fandom slang) Initialism of Mass Effect 3.


[…] and it bores so rarely that ME2 lifts the benchmark for game writing set by the original.

2010 April, Jon Blyth, “Mass Effect 2”, in PC Zone, page 76:

Therein lies ME2's greatest hook: real emotional investment.

2011 March, Adam Mathew, “Mass Effect 2”, in PlayStation Magazine, Australia, page 70:

The true femmes fatales of the series are the Ardat-Yakshi, and one side quest in ME2 even requires the player to hunt down a serial killer Ardat-Yakshi named Morinth who tries to seduce Shepard and will kill him/her if he/she is unable to resist her.

2023, Sarah Stang, “Desirable and Undesirable Cyborg Bodies in the Mass Effect Video Game Trilogy”, in Julia A. Empey, Russell J. A. Kilbourn, editors, Feminist Posthumanism in Contemporary Science Fiction Film and Media: From Annihilation to High Life and Beyond, Bloomsbury Publishing, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 107:

(fandom slang) Initialism of Mass Effect 2.


(fandom slang) Initialism of Dragon Age 1.


(fandom slang) Initialism of Dragon Age II.


(fandom slang) Initialism of Dragon Age 3.


Dragon Age 4
w:Dragon Age: The Veilguard

(fandom slang) Initialism of Dragon Age 4.


MEA

Mass Effect: Andromeda
w:Mass Effect: Andromeda

(fandom slang) Initialism of Mass Effect: Andromeda.


(fandom slang) Initialism of Mass Effect 4.


Orange Man bad

Intentionally used without a verb, playing into the trope that barbaric or primitive people omit copulas such as is.

CNN BREAKING NOW: ORANGE MAN BAD Is this supposed to be a news site? This looks more like parody news that is not to be taken seriously. Obviously this is the first place you go to when you install the Dissenter app lol CNN IS FAKE NEWS[…]

2019 May 4, Scott Barry, 609 Pages of Horse Shit, Lulu.com, →ISBN:

Orange Man bad. Orange Man wanted to drain the swamp and create some balance again. Orange Man was also a complete stand for the sovereignty and independence of America. He was an advocate for all peoples living great lives.

2021 July 20, Mike Shereck, Manhood Manifesto: How Men Must Lead at Home, at Work, and in the Public Sphere, Bombardier Books, →ISBN:

Because, because, because Orange Man Bad: ThinkProgress continues, “...even worse, the climate policy agenda President Donald Trump is pushing — actions that include rolling back U.S. laws that reduce carbon pollution and abandoning the[…]

2022 June 8, Matt Teahan, We Are America, We Are Americans (HB), Dorrance Publishing, →ISBN, page 438:

(Internet slang, US politics, sarcastic) A statement used to mock opposers of the American politician Donald Trump, implying that they only oppose him because it is either popular to do so, or have no idea what their own political stances really are.


Orange Man

Many people consider Trump's skin to be unusually orange. It is probable, but uncertain, that the term was first used in Orange Man bad.

We want to be in charge damn it, and that Bad Orange Man is in the way. Oh, and so are all of you who support him. In their minds President Trump isn't the only problem. You are a problem too. You are in the way, and that's why every[…]

2020 July 7, Kurt Schlichter, The 21 Biggest Lies about Donald Trump (and you!), Simon and Schuster, →ISBN:

Trump must really be a bad guy. Orange Man bad. Orange Man wanted to drain the swamp and create some balance again. Orange Man was also a complete stand for the sovereignty and independence of America. He was an advocate for all peoples[…]

Its three signatories were later received by Scott Atlas, recently appointed as Donald Trump's health advisor., ... Rather, it's more virtue signaling via the irrational “Orange Man is anti-lockdown therefore all good “liberals” will,[…]

2021 September 2, Simon Foley, Understanding Media Propaganda in the 21st Century: Manufacturing Consent Revisited and Revised, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, →ISBN, page 153:

(Internet slang, humorous) Donald Trump, current US president and politician.


Torydom

(UK politics) The realm or sphere of the Tories.


Biden bucks

(derogatory, humorous) Stimulus payments provided to US citizens during the Biden presidency.


verbenarius

(Ancient Rome, politics, religion, historical) A fetial with the ceremonial function of carrying sacred vervain.


Connverse

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Connie Maheswaran and Steven Universe from the Steven Universe series.


Lapidot

See also: Lapidoth
Romanization of Hebrew לַפִּידוֹת (Lapīḏōṯ, literally “torches”), a pluralization of לפיד (lapíd, “torch”).

der

Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council
w:Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council

A moshav in Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council council area, Northern District, Israel.


Larsadie

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Lars Barriga and Sadie Miller from the Steven Universe series.


Pearlmethyst

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Pearl and Amethyst from the Steven Universe series.


Pearlnet

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Pearl and Garnet from the Steven Universe series.


Pearlrose

Blend of pearl and rose (from rose quartz).

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Pearl and Rose Quartz from the Steven Universe series.


Perinel

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Peridot and Spinel from the Steven Universe series.


Periven

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Peridot and Steven Universe from the Steven Universe series.


Rupphire

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Ruby and Sapphire from the Steven Universe series.


Stevinel

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Steven Universe and Spinel from the Steven Universe series.


Stevonnie

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Steven Universe and Connie Maheswaran from the Steven Universe series, who combine to create the character Stevonnie.


Harlivy

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Dr. Harleen Quinzel ("Harley Quinn") and Dr. Pamela Isley ("Poison Ivy") from DC Comics.


Kitivy

(fandom slang) The ship of characters Charles Brown ("Kite Man") and Dr. Pamela Isley ("Poison Ivy") from the Harley Quinn TV series.


Buffyhead

Though bitca was only used once onscreen, it's a staple in the vocabulary of Buffyheads online.

2007, Mark Peters, Yada, Yada, Do'h!, Oak Park: Marion Street Press, →ISBN, page 53:

It's all very Fox — disappointingly so, most likely, for die-hard fans of Whedon's brainy, self-conscious writing, who probably wouldn't mind more talk about relationships and episodes that don't stand alone. But try to be patient, sweet fanatical Buffyheads, for the same spirited banter and thoughtful philosophical discussions are there for the savoring.

2009 February 12, Heather Havrilesky, “Trapped in the Dollhouse”, in Salon, archived from the original on 2012-09-26:

A fan of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series.


S.S.I.

Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010, S.S.I. 2010/195 (C. 10)

statutory instrument
statutory instrument#English

(Scots law, chiefly in citation) Initialism of Scottish statutory instrument.


Ixionian

en-adj

Ixionian (comparative more Ixionian, superlative most Ixionian)

more Ixionian (comparative)
most Ixionian (superlative)

the Ixionian wheel

(Greek mythology) Of or relating to Ixion.


Bat-Signal

Bat-Signals (plural)
Bat-signal (alternative)
bat-signal (alternative)
Bat Signal (alternative)
bat signal (alternative)

From Bat- + signal: the extended (general) sense comes from the Bat-Signal, a searchlight-based distress signal in the DC Universe, used by Gotham City police to summon the superhero Batman.

The power of that promise is part of why Trump's election win was like a Bat-Signal for hatemongers of all kinds.

2017, Naomi Klein, No Is Not Enough: Resisting the New Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need:

"Have you met my mom? She's like a Bat-Signal for jerks. I'm never falling in love, Kellan. Ever. It's so stupid."

I honked the horn and flickered the lights as a bat signal for my mom to save me.

2022, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams:

(idiomatic, informal) A thing which serves to attract or summon something.

Bat-Signal
Batman
DC Universe
Gotham City


Battinson

Blend of Batman + Pattinson, referencing actor Robert Pattinson.

Enter Pattinson, the former "Twilight" heartthrob, who has done plenty of movies since, which hasn't prevented another flurry of hand-wringing over whether “Battinson” was really a good fit.

2019 June 16, Brian Lowry, “Batman movies' casting has a long history of bringing out fans' batty side”, in Gwinnett Daily Post, page A13:

[…] and a look at the Battinson bod has has also hit the net.

2020 January 30, “The Batman Confirms Cast: Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, More”, in Pakistan Today, page 13:

We get a quick shot of Battinson taking down a thug using 1 hand, the Batmobile exhaust firing up and a vertical grapple upwards.

2020 September, Emmanuel Naicker, “The Biggest Highlights of DC Fandome”, in Alpha Magazine, page 9:

(fandom slang) A nickname for the version of Batman portrayed by Robert Pattinson in the standalone film The Batman (2022).


trollsona

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ok i finished drawing my ~trollsona~ NO YOU CAN'T SEE HIM

2010 December 5, magnai cbt enthusiast (@Leic1s), Twitter:

my friends and i are just havin a good time enjoying homestuck/hiveswap so we made some trollsonas for funsies lmao.

2018 September 20, Kim Quach (@kimquatz), Twitter:

what if.... we made a massive png with of all of homestuck twitter's trollsonas

2018 September 28, zich homestuck² (@sburbd), Twitter:

(Homestuck fandom slang) A troll alter ego or self-insert character created by a fan.


bloodswap

Compound of blood + swap, after the pattern of genderswap.

My favorite bloodswap castes for karkat are fuchsia and indigo.

2013 April 8, avery (@leirant), Twitter:

u know how homestuck had bloodswaps. what if fe:a class swaps

2014 September 1, sorey @ raccoon city (@justicecaballin), Twitter:

someone once tried to explain me how bloodswaps are racist

2014 December 18, KURI (@kuekuekuri), Twitter:

(Homestuck fandom slang) An instance of changing a troll character's blood colour caste from canon.


Vriscourse

I can't fucking believe i'm seeing vriscourse on my tumblr dash in 2016

2016 September 25, Sam (@Sacalow_), Twitter:

Not to talk about homestuck again in 2017 but vriska and the vriscourse surrounding her was quite honestly legendary

2017 December 15, @oldmanbesties, Twitter:

I mean, Rose Quartz discourse MAYBE neared Vriska in ferocity, but PALES in comparison to the sheer belligerent endurance of Vriscourse.

2019 August 10, hareofhrair (@hareofhrair), Twitter:

(Homestuck fandom slang) Discourse involving the fictional character Vriska Serket of Homestuck.


Gigapause

I wonder how tumblr is doing now that the Gigapause has ended

2014 October 16, josh, yeah (@joshyaaa), Twitter:

Ive said this many times but it was so funny that after the gigapause people accused homestucks characters of being 'ooc' because people spent a year reading fanfiction

2020 January 26, Ava (@IikeClockwork), Twitter:

Homestuck's Gigapause was the BEST thing to ever happen to Gravity Falls.

2021 April 10, Orlando the Uniobou (@muteOrator), Twitter:

(Homestuck fandom slang) The first extended hiatus of Homestuck, beginning on October 16, 2013 and lasting exactly one year.


Omegapause

All that's left to do is cry and wait for the Omegapause to end

2015 October 2, Sam Christie (@Pumpkin__Pete), Twitter:

I wish I would have joined the Homestuck fandom earlier, like at least in 2012. Because since the Omegapause is on, its been pretty dead.

Truuuu, I think when I read it it was only a few panels after the end of the Omegapause. Reading Homestuck as a finished work almost seems like a myth.

2019 August 27, Dunkaccino (@DakarAdana(, Twitter:

(Homestuck fandom slang) The second extended hiatus of Homestuck, lasting from July 28, 2015 to March 28, 2016.


Homestucker

These four Homestuckers are not the only fan crowd, however. In the Boise area alone, there are “Homestuck meets” where fans come together to discuss the comic. There is also a group for Idaho fans titled “Idahostuck.”

2012 December 12, Savannah Harrelson, “Horned Homestuckers”, in The Borah Senator, Borah High School, Boise, ID, page 14:

lotta homestuckers not listening in lectures, I see...

2013 October 16, anonymous author, “Three Lines Free”, in The Gateway, University of Alberta, page 9:

Sally immediately finds her fellow Homestuckers and, with palpable relief, disappears.

2020, Sandra Tsing Loh, The Mad Woman and the Roomba: My Year of Domestic Mayhem, unnumbered page:

(fandom slang) A fan of the multimedia fiction work Homestuck.


Johnkat

Totally shipping johnkat. Just for the record.

2011 December 9, gimnim (@lordbisleepykimalingual), Twitter:

having mysterious inexplicable resurgence of johnkat feelings oops

2012 March 28, Undead Anime Trash Princess (@caporushes), Twitter:

just saw Johnkat referred to as a 'crack pairing' ...... i genuinely think people don't know what that term originally refers to at this point

2019 November 16, zen (@archeradicator), Twitter:

(fandom slang) The ship of characters John Egbert and Karkat Vantas from the Homestuck series.


Johndave

I SHIP EVERYTHING because I am an equal opportunity sort of gal. I secretly ship JohnDave a lot too.

2011 January 8, M. Elizabeth Em. (@weareallpuppets), Twitter:

johndave shippers are the most devoted/gung ho shippers i have ever seen..........

2012 February 26, emily hu (@emilyyyhu), Twitter:

i’ll forever hold johndave close to my heart fhdhdhdd

2019 September 7, fuglying (@fnyacking), Twitter:

(fandom slang) The ship of characters John Egbert and Dave Strider from the Homestuck series.


Stridercest

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I'm writing Stridercest fic holla if you wanna read it when i am done

2012 June 24, que snacky, snacky (@badsnacks), Twitter:

I think one of the grossest Homestuck ships is Stridercest because of the fucked-up power dynamic.

2013 June 7, godless neutrois (@the_stars_abide), Twitter:

Are we going to ignore the fact that almost everyone in Homestuck shipped Stridercest?

2015 March 26, HealthcareBoywife (@das_uberchicken), Twitter:

(fandom slang) The incestuous ship of brothers Dave Strider and Dirk Strider from the Homestuck series.


HIJMS

Coordinate term: JS

(military, nautical) Initialism of His Imperial Japanese Majesty's Ship. Imperial Japanese Navy ship, informal ship prefix used for a warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy, usually in reference to the period from the Meiji Revolution to the Washington Naval Treaty.


Fifth Republic

French Fifth Republic
w:French Fifth Republic

(historical) Ellipsis of French Fifth Republic (“political regime of France since 1958”).

Fifth Republic of Korea
w:Fifth Republic of Korea

(historical) Ellipsis of Fifth Republic of Korea (“political regime of South Korea from 1981 to 1987”).

韓國第五共和國 /韩国第五共和国

political regime of South Korea, 1981-1987


Third Republic

French Third Republic
w:French Third Republic

(historical) Ellipsis of French Third Republic. (1870–1940, from the end of the Second Empire until the capitulation to Nazi Germany)

French Third Republic

Third Republic of Korea
w:Third Republic of Korea

(historical) Ellipsis of Third Republic of Korea (“political regime of South Korea under the authoritarian Park Chung Hee from 1963 to 1972”).

法蘭西第三共和國 /法兰西第三共和国

political regime of France since 1870-1940

韓國第三共和國 /韩国第三共和国

political regime of South Korea, 1963-1972


Second Empire

Coordinate term: Second Republic

Second French Empire
w:Second French Empire

Ellipsis of Second French Empire. (1852–1870)


trollcard

trollcards for my trollsona :v:

2018 July 20, CozyCryptid (@cozycryptidart), Twitter:

I need to redo my troll's horns in the trollcard!

2019 January 14, Astra Nova Seldarine 🎟 Endwalked (@Zeeval_Zonai), Twitter:

the artist of this trollcard is my cool friend!!

2020 July 5, keylime (@keylimeseemfine), Twitter:

(Homestuck fandom slang) A graphic featuring a portrait and biography of a fantroll.


tentabulge

Blend of tentacle + bulge (“visible outline of male genitalia through clothing”).

blend

all i needed to know on my birthday was that my friends approved of karkat putting his tentabulge into john, and my night was suddenly okay.

2011 September 27, anarchy rainbow (@vessalius), Twitter:

everyone agrees that getting penetrated by a tentabulge would feel fantastic. even non homestucks.

2013 May 6, kay, nicole (@MonomasDom), Twitter:

okay no genitals allowed on tumblr dot com but what about tentabulges

(Homestuck fandom slang, vulgar) The tentacle-like genitalia of a troll, featured in Homestuck fanworks but not in canon.


moirail

Coined by American author and webcomic artist Andrew Hussie in his multimedia fiction work Homestuck. Reportedly constructed from the Ancient Greek μοῖρᾰ (moîră, “lot, destiny”), with potential influence from the term guardrail. In the series, moirallegience is one of four "quadrants" within the complex romance system of the alien troll species, described by Hussie as being similar to the "concept of a soul mate, but in a more platonic sense," for the purpose of pacifying a partner who is dangerous.

uder

Look what my moirail got me for Christmas!

2012 December 24, Adelaide Robinson (@dordwaltz), Twitter:

my moirail is coming over to watch lotr tomorrow she has no idea what shes getting into omg

2012 December 24, m. d. geronimo (@jakestrider), Twitter:

moving into the house with my moirail and friends tomorrow ❤ sleepytime

2013 September 22, Lucien (@tunefulCandour), Twitter:

(Homestuck fandom slang) A soulmate or life partner, especially one who exerts a calming influence.

kismesis

an antagonistic soulmate, from Homestuck

bromance

an intense platonic relationship between men


Air Force One

Air Force + one. Coined after an incident in 1953 where the aircraft's call sign carrying the President of the United States coincided with another aircraft in the same airspace.

On the way to the airport, Agent Youngblood was in communication with Air Force One, to make sure it was secured and ready for us. When we arrived, we dashed up the ramp. Secret Service men rushed through the interior ahead of us, pulling down the shades and closing both doors behind us. The air conditioning was off and it was extremely hot inside the plane.

1971, Lyndon Johnson, “The Beginning”, in The Vantage Point, Holt, Reinhart & Winston, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 12:

an airplane used by the President of the United States