shy Tory

noun

A person who intends to vote for the Conservative Party but who does not reveal this fact when polled.

Meanings

nounshy Tory (plural shy Tories)

plural shy Tories

  1. UKgovernmentA person who intends to vote for the Conservative Party but who does not reveal this fact when polled.
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