"Nixonette" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Nixonettes [plural]
Etymology: From Nixon + -ette. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Nixon|ette|id2=female}} Nixon + -ette Head templates: {{en-noun}} Nixonette (plural Nixonettes)
  1. (US politics, historical) A young woman who performed as a dancer/cheerleader at campaign rallies for Richard Nixon. Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): US politics

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