Glory-Tory

Definition

A political bandwagon jumper who suddenly claims lifelong Conservative loyalty despite zero evidence of caring before it became trendy. Basically a fair-weather political fan who rewrites their own history.

Example Usage

'David Cameron is so hot.' 'You don't even know who he is. You're such a glory-tory!'

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Glory-Tory&defid=4958008)

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