Etymology

Nifong

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Today it means: To make a self-serving, politically-motivated accusation or prosecution. Full definition →

German Neufang
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Nifong · proper noun1

  1. German · derived fromNeufang
  2. English todayNifong

From German Neufang.

Nifong · verb2

* From Mike Nifong, a North Carolina District Attorney who made headlines for a controversial prosecution and his subsequent disbarment while in office for ethics violations.

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