noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An ardent follower or supporter of John McCain in his campaigns for the presidency in 2000 and 2008. US, informal

   "And, as Bush learned painfully, there are plenty of McCainiacs in pivotal Michigan."

Example

More examples

"And, as Bush learned painfully, there are plenty of McCainiacs in pivotal Michigan."

Etymology

Blend of McCain + maniac.

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