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Gorbasm

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The affection shown by US liberals for Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“For instance, [Rush⟳ Limbaugh] coined the term “Gorbasm” to describe⟳ liberals' “expression of sheer delight” whenever Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev “was on the scene.” News of a Gorbasm was accompanied by its own⟳ theme song—the “Imperial March⟳” from Star Wars, also known as Darth Vader's theme.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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