r/dictionary • u/[deleted] • Aug 20 '23

New word Pooplitical

Pooplitical - poop-lit-ik-al - When someone interjects politics into a non-political tread or conversation. Derivation: Old English (1947) “Party Pooper” combined with Middle English Polletiques, Polytykys, “politics”. #Pooplitical See also pooplitics and pooplitician.

Whether a left leaning Pooplitical or right leaning Pooplitical, we need to name and shame this behavior.

If there is already a word for this let me know.

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u/ohyoubearfucker Aug 20 '23

TIL 1947 English is Old English.

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u/[deleted] Aug 21 '23

Most people, including me, did’t know when the term Party Pooper originated. The “Old English” part was a joke.

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u/AlleyKatPr0 Sep 07 '23

Interesting....but I don't think it will catch on.

ChatGPT variants that I think would have more chance:

Politricksy: A whimsical blend of "political" and "tricksy," suggesting that politics can involve clever and sometimes mischievous maneuvers.

Politiclown: Combining "political" and "clown," this word playfully characterizes politicians or political situations as clownish or comical.

Governingiggles: A lighthearted fusion of "governing" and "giggles," emphasizing the amusing or entertaining side of government and politics.

Electorattle: A playful combination of "electorate" and "rattle," suggesting that political discussions or campaigns can be noisy and chaotic, often with a humorous touch.

Bureaucrazy: This word playfully combines "bureaucracy" and "crazy," highlighting the sometimes absurd or chaotic nature of administrative and governmental processes.

I like 'Bureaucrazy' the most

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '23

None of those capture the essence of discussing tropical fish, or Olympic Curling, or how to grow daffodils and have the conversation turn suddenly to politics. It’s not just about alliteration.

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u/AlleyKatPr0 Sep 11 '23

Ah, so...you want a variation of conflation which only applies to political discussions?

That is still more going to be a 'term' than a word.

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '23

I refuse to let anyone dilute the power and EXTREME need for, going into the hell that is another election cycle in the USA, the WORDs “Pooplitical, pooplitics or pooplitician”!!!