"Pinchergate" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Pincher + -gate. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Pincher|gate}} Pincher + -gate Head templates: {{en-prop}} Pinchergate
  1. (UK politics, informal) A 2022 controversy around alleged sexual misconduct by politician Chris Pincher, and whether prime minister Boris Johnson was aware of it and failed to take action. Tags: UK, informal Categories (topical): UK politics
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