Garglegate

name, slang

name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A 2010 controversy around a radio interview given by Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Brian Cowen, in which many commentators said he appeared to be suffering from a hangover. informal

Etymology

From gargle + -gate.

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