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Maybot

Maybot proper noun: a nickname for Theresa May.

Proper noun

the Maybot

  1. (UK, derogatory, humorous) A nickname for Theresa May.
    • Whirr. Clunk. Clang. The Maybot’s eyes rotated into life.2016 November 8, John Crace, “Theresa struggles to take back control – from her own Maybot”, in The Guardian
    • Theresa Villiers, the former Northern Ireland Secretary, sacked in the Maybot takeover, sported a vacuous grin throughout the whole mechanical exercise, confirming perhaps that the election chip had been successfully inserted.2017 May 8, Michael Settle, “Election sketch: the Maybot repeats herself - strong and stable leadership; me not him”, in The Herald Scotland

Origin of Maybot

From May + -bot. Popularised by John Crace for political sketches published since November 8th 2016.

Questions about Maybot

What does Maybot mean?
Maybot means a nickname for Theresa May.
What part of speech is Maybot?
Maybot is a proper noun.

Words near Maybot in the dictionary

  1. maybloom
  2. mayblooms
  3. mayblossom
  4. mayblossoms
  5. Maybole
  6. Maybot
  7. Maybrat
  8. Maybunga
  9. Maybury
  10. Mayburys
  11. maybush

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