Schadenford
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Perverse pleasure derived from observing the foibles of Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Canada, humorous, uncountable
"[title] Schadenford: The arrest of Rob Ford, city hall hoser"
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of Schadenford. alt-of, uncountable
Example
More examples"[title] Schadenford: The arrest of Rob Ford, city hall hoser"
Etymology
2008, blend of schadenfreude (“malicious enjoyment of another’s misfortune”) + Ford (“surname”). Coined by Philip Preville in the title of a Toronto Life article.
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