Plandemic
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A deliberately planned pandemic, typically supposed as part of a conspiracy theory. (Often associated with COVID-19.) informal, neologism
"My poker face must have slipped, because she said, “You can look it up. It’s called ‘plandemic’ because it was all planned – like 9/11.” […] The “plandemic” theory is not limited to this one person. It was probably behind a piece of graffiti I saw later that said something about a COVID patent from 2006."
- 2 A proliferation or overabundance of plans, especially plans for a pandemic. informal, neologism
"At the end of the day, though, it all comes down to implementation and execution. Yet currently we are experiencing a “plandemic”—a proliferation of plans. Unless and until the focus shifts to competent execution, the nation’s preparedness posture will not be solidly grounded."
Example
More examples"My poker face must have slipped, because she said, “You can look it up. It’s called ‘plandemic’ because it was all planned – like 9/11.” […] The “plandemic” theory is not limited to this one person. It was probably behind a piece of graffiti I saw later that said something about a COVID patent from 2006."
Etymology
Blend of plan + pandemic.
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