libtard

noun

lib·​tard ˈlib-ˌtärd How to pronounce libtard (audio)
plural libtards
informal, disparaging + offensive
: a person who holds liberal or progressive political views

Word History

Etymology

lib(eral) entry 2 + (re)tard entry 2

First Known Use

2006, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of libtard was in 2006

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“Libtard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libtard. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

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