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teahadist

noun

Etymology

Blend of tea + jihadist.

  1. borrowed from جِهَاد
  2. formed as jihadist — “jihad + -ist”
  3. compounded as teahadist — “tea + jihadist”

Definitions

  1. An affiliate of the Tea Party movement, particularly an overzealous one.

    • Figures a teahadist would define jingoism as love of country.
    • The anti-American teahadist screeches in outrage that Obama dares to cut taxes in order to help veterans.
    • It's good to see President Obama finally giving up on any attempt at compromise with teahadists!

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