English Explanatory Dictionary

fluoride stare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blank-faced, glazed stare given by common or everyday people when exposed to the beliefs or theories of conspiracy theorists.
  2. Any vacant stare.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-fluoride stare.wav

Word forms

fluoride stare fluoride stares

Etymology

Originating from an image macro on a Flat Earth conspiracy theory Facebook page in 2016 referencing the water fluoridation controversy. Broader use possibly influenced by the attested prevalence of substances such as microplastics.

Related words

brainwashing sheeple
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