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Borisism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈbɔ.rɪ.zɪ.zəm/
  • rhymes with -ɪzəm

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noun

Meaning 1

A turn of phrase employed by British politician Boris Johnson.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Topics: government, politics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Boris + -ism.