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sneerocracy

sneerocracy noun: openly critical and condescending people viewed collectively.

Noun

sneerocracy (uncountable)

  1. (UK, derogatory) Openly critical and condescending people viewed collectively.
    • While the media sneerocracy only came round to Oliver because of his pro bono project, the huge number of people buying his books and wheeling their Sainsbury's trolleys in his wake had already responded to his charisma.2002 December 5, Mark Lawson, “The fall and rise of Jamie”, in The Guardian
    • The sneerocracy, however, are appalled to even countenance that such an uncool character could attract any woman.2010 December 1, “Actually, Lembit's in the swim”, in Belfast Telegraph

Origin of sneerocracy

From sneer + -ocracy.

Questions about sneerocracy

What does sneerocracy mean?
Sneerocracy means openly critical and condescending people viewed collectively.
What part of speech is sneerocracy?
Sneerocracy is a noun.

Words near sneerocracy in the dictionary

  1. Sneeringer
  2. Sneeringers
  3. sneeringly
  4. sneerings
  5. sneerless
  6. sneerocracy
  7. sneers
  8. sneerworthy
  9. sneery
  10. snees
  11. Sneesby

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