scamdemic
scamdemic · scamdemics
A period of time where the idea of an ongoing pandemic is used to defraud the general…A period of time where the idea of an ongoing pandemic is used to defraud the general public.
Meaning
2 senses(derogatory, informal, neologism)A period of time where the idea of an ongoing pandemic is used to defraud the general public.
(informal, neologism)A reference to the influx of scam cases worldwide.
Origin
Blend of scam + pandemic. Coined by conspiracy theorists to describe the COVID-19 pandemicBlend of scam + pandemic. Coined by conspiracy theorists to describe the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions of governments and other organizations in response to it.
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