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funwashing

funwashing noun: the practice of someone taking part in a popular event or show, appearing on television, etc. as a way to improve their reputation with the public.

Noun

funwashing (uncountable)

  1. (neologism) The practice of someone taking part in a popular event or show, appearing on television, etc. as a way to improve their reputation with the public.
    • Actually Fun-Washing and (sur) reality tv had a role in projecting Anne Widdecombe as a ‘national treasure’.2023 November 30, Mike Small, “Fun-Washing Fascism”, in Bella Caledonia

Origin of funwashing

Unknown origin, likely emerged around 2023.

Questions about funwashing

What does funwashing mean?
Funwashing means the practice of someone taking part in a popular event or show, appearing on television, etc. as a way to improve their reputation with the public.
What part of speech is funwashing?
Funwashing is a noun.

Words near funwashing in the dictionary

  1. funtivities
  2. funtivity
  3. Funtley
  4. funts
  5. funtumine
  6. funwashing
  7. funzies
  8. FUO
  9. Fuoco
  10. Fuocos
  11. FUOs

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