Tampon Tim

proper noun

Tim Walz.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. USderogatoryhumorousneologismslanggovernmentTim Walz.

    “Tampon Tim is hands down the best political nickname ever,” tweeted conservative commentator Liz Wheeler.

    2024 July 8, Rachel Treisman, “Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it”, in NPR
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    Some Democrats, in response, have been quick to embrace the nickname, arguing that "Tampon Tim" isn't quite the burn it's meant to be — and that it draws attention to a law that's meant to be an asset to young Minnesotans.

    2024 August 8, Virginia Chamlee, “Why Are Tim Walz's Critics Calling Him 'Tampon Tim'?”, in People

Origin

So called because of his signing of a Minnesota law in 2023 mandating that menstrual pads and tampons be provided free of charge to both sexes in public schools.

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APA

Tampon Tim. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Tampon%20Tim

MLA

“Tampon Tim.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Tampon%20Tim. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Tampon Tim,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Tampon%20Tim.

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