"Shrubya" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Shrub + Dubya. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Shrub|Dubya}} Blend of Shrub + Dubya Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} Shrubya
  1. (US politics, derogatory) George W. Bush (born 1946), the 43rd president of the United States (2001–2009). Tags: US, derogatory Categories (topical): George W. Bush, Individuals, Nicknames of individuals, US politics
    Sense id: en-Shrubya-en-name-XeIEaj0Y Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, politics
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          "ref": "2000 September 13, STella, “Re: Bush vs.Subliminable Messages”, in rec.arts.tv (Usenet):",
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          "ref": "2001 February 21, John R. Love, “Letters to the editor: The blame game”, in Idaho Statesman, volume 137, number 210, Boise, ID, page 14:",
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          "ref": "2001 May 18, Doug Robarchek, “Shrubya taking big oil profits mighty hard, sources claim”, in The Charlotte Observer, volume 132, number 138, Charlotte, NC, page 13B:",
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          "ref": "2017 March 24–30, Gustavo Arellano, quoting Gringo Wants to Play Bingo, “¡Ask a Mexican!”, in OC Weekly, volume 22, number 30, page 8:",
          "text": "Years ago, in response to some political bullshit heaved by Shrubya and his ignoble Cabal of Curs, I remember seeing long lines of people outside Mexican consular offices waiting to get a Matricula Consular card.",
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