"McMuskism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of McCarthyism + Musk. Coined by Carole Cadwalladr in 2024. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|McCarthyism|Musk}} Blend of McCarthyism + Musk Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} McMuskism (uncountable)
  1. Political persecution achieved through surveillance and online harassment. Wikipedia link: Carole Cadwalladr Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Elon Musk
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