"green goblin" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the green goblin [canonical], Green Goblin [alternative]
Etymology: Due to his short height and his frequently wearing military-style green clothing since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It may also derive from his surname, зеле́ний (zelényj, “green”). Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|def=1}} the green goblin
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory) Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Wikipedia link: Russian invasion of Ukraine Tags: Internet, derogatory Synonyms: Jewlensky, nanofuhrer, Narcofuhrer

Alternative forms

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