"Trumptanic" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Trumptanic [canonical]
Etymology: Blend of Trump + Titanic, in reference to the sinking of the famous ship. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Trump|Titanic}} Blend of Trump + Titanic Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Trumptanic
  1. (US politics, slang, derogatory) A notional ship representing the administration, policies, or political prospects of Donald Trump, regarded as doomed to failure. Wikipedia link: Sinking of the Titanic Tags: US, derogatory, slang Related terms: sinking ship
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