"Maybot" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Maybot [canonical]
Etymology: From May + -bot. Popularised by John Crace for political sketches published since November 8th 2016. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|May|-bot}} May + -bot Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Maybot}} the Maybot
  1. (UK politics, derogatory, humorous) A nickname for Theresa May. Wikipedia link: John Crace (writer) Tags: UK, derogatory, humorous Categories (topical): Individuals, Nicknames of individuals, UK politics

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