Etymology

treatler

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Today it means: A person who relies excessively on convenient consumer services, especially delivery apps such as DoorDash, and is seen as taking reactionary political stances due to inconveniences or interruptions in these services. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of treat + Hitler, comparing the political inclinations of such people to Adolf Hitler. The term was popularized on Twitter in late 2024.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.