macaca moment
macaca moment · macaca moments
A situation where a politician says something controversial that harms their chances…A situation where a politician says something controversial that harms their chances of success.
Meaning
1 senses(US, informal)A situation where a politician says something controversial that harms their chances of success.
Origin
In reference to US politician George Allen's use of the ethnic slur macaca in 2006.In reference to US politician George Allen's use of the ethnic slur macaca in 2006.
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