"Brexocalypse" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Brexit + apocalypse. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Brexit|apocalypse}} Blend of Brexit + apocalypse Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Brexocalypse
  1. (UK politics) The negative economic and political impact of Brexit. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Brexit, UK politics
    Sense id: en-Brexocalypse-en-name-uT8TM6kU Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, politics
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