red under the bed en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From red (meaning communist) and the traditional child's fear of a monster lurking under the bed.
Meanings
- (slang) An insidious communist presence; a communist who has infiltrated capitalist society.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| reds under the beds | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| reds under the bed | Number=Plur | lexicographic |