"Hildebeast" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈhɪldəbist/ [General-American]
Etymology: Blend of Hillary + wildebeest, beast, coined or popularized by conservative radio host Neal Boortz. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Hillary|wildebeest}} Blend of Hillary + wildebeest, {{m|en|beast}} beast Head templates: {{en-prop|head=(the) Hildebeast}} (the) Hildebeast
  1. (derogatory, US politics) Hillary Clinton Wikipedia link: Neal Boortz Tags: US, derogatory Categories (topical): US politics Synonyms: Hildabeast
    Sense id: en-Hildebeast-en-name-3SpKN5wE Topics: government, politics

Alternative forms

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