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Tampon Tim en · PROPN

Pronunciation

Etymology

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.

Meanings

  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:

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