Etymology

Whiskeyleaks

Whis·key·leaks
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Today it means: Intelligence leaks due to alcohol intoxication. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of whiskey + WikiLeaks. Sense 2 refers to Pete Hegseth's alleged alcoholism and involvement in an American group chat that was leaked on March 2025.

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