Etymology

glonzo

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Today it means: An incorrect belief or conspiracy theory held by voters that can be exploited by politicians to achieve their goals. Full definition →

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The story

Coined by Bluesky user @opinionhaver.bsky.social in a post on 9 November 2024 referencing the 2024 drone sightings (see quotation below). In the example shown, "Glonzo" referred to a hypothetical creature that was the subject of a conspiracy theory.

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