"peaknik" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: peakniks [plural]
Etymology: From peak + -nik. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|peak|nik}} peak + -nik Head templates: {{en-noun}} peaknik (plural peakniks)
  1. (neologism) One who believes that the peak oil point is approaching. Tags: neologism Synonyms: peakist

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