English Explanatory Dictionary

macaca moment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation where a politician says something controversial that harms their chances of success.

Word forms

macaca moment macaca moments

Etymology

In reference to US politician George Allen's use of the ethnic slur macaca in 2006.

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