Garglegate

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proper noun

A 2010 controversy around a radio interview given by Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Brian Cowen, in which many commentators said he appeared to be suffering from a hangover.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. informalA 2010 controversy around a radio interview given by Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Brian Cowen, in which many commentators said he appeared to be suffering from a hangover.

Origin

From gargle + -gate.

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APA

Garglegate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Garglegate

MLA

“Garglegate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Garglegate. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Garglegate,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Garglegate.

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