Remainiac en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɹɪˈmeɪ.niˌæk/
Etymology
Blend of remain + maniac.
Meanings
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(UK, neologism, slang) One who opposes the idea of Brexit and wishes the United Kingdom to remain a member of the European Union.
Nevertheless, given that my proxy vote is safely secured back in Blighty, an international festival for creativity provides perfect context to ask the question, 'If the EU referendum were a competition in branding, which camp would win?’ Who gets your branding vote, Brexiteer or Remainiac?
2016 June 23, Greg Taylor, “If the EU referendum were a competition in branding, which side would win?”, in The Drum:Though no Remainiac, I will vote in.
2016 June 11, Rachel Johnson, “RACHEL JOHNSON: Just stop picking on my big brother! (But, sorry Boris, I'm still voting In)”, in The Daily Mail:Together, they’ve conquered Middle England and seen of the Remainiacs.
2017 August 14, Julia Rampen, “5 unmissable Nigel Farage scenes from Bad Boys of Brexit: The Movie”, in New Statesman:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remainiacs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |