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Tampon Tim

Tampon Tim proper noun: tim Walz.

Proper noun

Tampon Tim

  1. (US, derogatory, humorous, neologism, slang) Tim Walz.
    • “Tampon Tim is hands down the best political nickname ever,” tweeted conservative commentator Liz Wheeler.2024 July 8, Rachel Treisman, “Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it”, in NPR
    • Some Democrats, in response, have been quick to embrace the nickname, arguing that "Tampon Tim" isn't quite the burn it's meant to be — and that it draws attention to a law that's meant to be an asset to young Minnesotans.2024 August 8, Virginia Chamlee, “Why Are Tim Walz's Critics Calling Him 'Tampon Tim'?”, in People

Origin of Tampon Tim

So called because of his signing of a Minnesota law in 2023 mandating that menstrual pads and tampons be provided free of charge to both sexes in public schools.

Questions about Tampon Tim

What does Tampon Tim mean?
Tampon Tim means tim Walz.
What part of speech is Tampon Tim?
Tampon Tim is a proper noun.

Words near Tampon Tim in the dictionary

  1. tampo
  2. tampoe
  3. tampoes
  4. tampography
  5. tampon
  6. Tampon Tim
  7. tamponade
  8. tamponaded
  9. tamponades
  10. tamponading
  11. tamponage

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