"McCainiac" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: McCainiacs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of McCain + maniac Etymology templates: {{blend|en|McCain|maniac}} Blend of McCain + maniac Head templates: {{en-noun}} McCainiac (plural McCainiacs)
  1. (US politics, informal) An ardent follower or supporter of John McCain in his campaigns for the presidency in 2000 and 2008. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): US politics

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