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peaknik

peaknik noun: one who believes that the peak oil point is approaching.

Noun

peaknik (plural peakniks)

  1. (neologism) One who believes that the peak oil point is approaching.
    • Many of the new, nontraditional preparedness converts are “Peakniks,” Mr. Rawles said, referring to adherents of the “Peak Oil” theory. This concept holds that the world will soon, or has already, reached a peak in oil production, and that coming supply shortages might threaten society.2008 April 6, Alex Williams, “Duck and Cover: It’s the New Survivalism”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
    Synonyms:
    peakist

Synonyms of peaknik

Forms of peaknik

pluralpeakniks

Origin of peaknik

From peak + -nik.

Questions about peaknik

What does peaknik mean?
Peaknik means one who believes that the peak oil point is approaching.
What part of speech is peaknik?
Peaknik is a noun.
What is the plural of peaknik?
The plural of peaknik is peakniks.

Words near peaknik in the dictionary

  1. peaklet
  2. peaklets
  3. peaklike
  4. peakling
  5. peakness
  6. peaknik
  7. peakniks
  8. peaknuckle
  9. peakon
  10. peakons
  11. peaks

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