trumplodyte

Definition

A portmanteau describing an ardent, uncritical follower of a particular political figure—the term combines 'Trump' with 'troglodyte' to suggest intellectual cave-dwelling.

Example Usage

That trumplodyte actually believed every lie he was told without questioning anything.

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