bimbo eruption en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Betsey Wright, lobbyist for US president Bill Clinton, who was involved in such a scandal.
Meanings
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(US, derogatory, slang) A scandal in which a woman publicly accuses a male politician of sexual misconduct.
Let this Little Rock lawyer and unintentional firefighter appear at the site of a bimbo eruption, and its scale shrinks from Vesuvius to anthill.
1996, Paul Greenberg, No Surprises: Two Decades of Clinton-watching:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bimbo eruptions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |