"libertoon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: libertoons [plural]
Etymology: Blend of libertarian + toon, likely influenced by loony tune (“a silly or crazy person”), after the Looney Tunes animated series. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|libertarian|toon}} Blend of libertarian + toon, {{m|en|loony tune||a silly or crazy person}} loony tune (“a silly or crazy person”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} libertoon (plural libertoons)
  1. (US, slang, derogatory) A libertarian. Wikipedia link: Looney Tunes Tags: US, derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Libertarianism

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