English Explanatory Dictionary

hamsick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A communist, or a supporter of communism.
  2. A supporter of far-left views or the Soviet Union.

Pronunciation

/ˈhæm.sɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-hamsick.wav

Word forms

hamsick hamsicks

Etymology

Shortened from hammer and sickle, also influenced by sick.

Related words

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