money bomb en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined in 2007 by the presidential campaign of Ron Paul.
Meanings
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(US) An intense, short-term Internet fundraising campaign, usually taking 24 hours or less.
After the November 5th money bomb, an Obama supporter tried to have a money bomb for Obama.
2008, Mark Frazier, Ron Paul Revolution: History in the Making, page 98:He set up a website that solicited pledges for contributions to be made directly to the Paul campaign on that day — a technique that became known as a "money bomb," which he used again to such great effect Sunday.
2007 December 17, Kenneth P. Vogel, “'Money bomb': Ron Paul raises $6 million in 24-hour period”, in USA Today:
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| money bombs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |