She-who-must-not-be-named

name, slang

name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The author J. K. Rowling, when viewed as villainous for her espousal of gender-critical or anti-transgender views. derogatory, slang

    "Depending on who you ask, JK Rowling is either a heroine of free speech or She Who Must Not Be Named."

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"Depending on who you ask, JK Rowling is either a heroine of free speech or She Who Must Not Be Named."

Etymology

Coined as an ironic reference to the nickname "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" used by characters who fear speaking Lord Voldemort's name within Rowling's Harry Potter series.

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