"bimbo eruption" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bimbo eruptions [plural]
Rhymes: -ʌpʃən Etymology: Coined by Betsey Wright, lobbyist for US president Bill Clinton, who was involved in such a scandal. Head templates: {{en-noun}} bimbo eruption (plural bimbo eruptions)
  1. (slang, US, derogatory) A scandal in which a woman publicly accuses a male politician of sexual misconduct. Wikipedia link: Betsey Wright Tags: US, derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-bimbo_eruption-en-noun-iwSgqiCo Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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