"FaCIAbook" meaning in English

See FaCIAbook in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈfeɪsˌsiːˌaɪˈeɪ bʊk/, /feɪ siːˌaɪˈeɪ bʊk/
enPR: fāsʹˌsiːˌaɪˈeɪ/-bo͝ok Etymology: A blend of Facebook + CIA, suggesting that the site has an ulterior motive of spying on its users, or is a tool of the US government. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Facebook|CIA|nocap=1}} blend of Facebook + CIA Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} FaCIAbook
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory, uncommon) The social networking site Facebook. Tags: Internet, derogatory, uncommon Categories (topical): Nicknames, Social media, Websites Related terms: Fakebook, Fuckbook, al-CIAda
    Sense id: en-FaCIAbook-en-name-Yj90e~41 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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