"Zippergate" meaning in English

See Zippergate in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From zipper + -gate, referring to the fastening on a man's trousers. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zipper|gate}} zipper + -gate Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Zippergate
  1. (chiefly US) The Monica Lewinsky scandal. Tags: US Synonyms: Fornigate, Monicagate
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