Shamdemic

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of scamdemic. derogatory, informal, neologism

    "They waved signs that read “Stop the shamdemic” and “the coronavirus is a hoax.”"

Example

More examples

"They waved signs that read “Stop the shamdemic” and “the coronavirus is a hoax.”"

Etymology

Blend of sham + pandemic. Coined by conspiracy theorists to describe the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions of governments and other organizations in response to it.

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