funwashing

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noun

The practice of someone taking part in a popular event or show, appearing on television, etc. as a way to improve their reputation with the public.

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Meanings

nounfunwashing (uncountable)
  1. neologismuncountablebroadcastingThe practice of someone taking part in a popular event or show, appearing on television, etc. as a way to improve their reputation with the public.

    Actually Fun-Washing and (sur) reality tv had a role in projecting Anne Widdecombe as a ‘national treasure’.

    2023 November 30, Mike Small, “Fun-Washing Fascism”, in Bella Caledonia

Origin

Unknown origin, likely emerged around 2023.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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