Kochtopus

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of Koch +‎ octopus

Proper noun[edit]

the Kochtopus

  1. (informal) A network of nonprofit organizations funded by Charles Koch and David Koch to promote free-market economic policies.
    • 2014, Kenneth Vogel, Big Money, →ISBN:
      One thing was for sure: the Kochtopus's ability to tap into donors emboldened by Citizens United and infuriated by Obama left it with plenty of money and eager for effective ways to spend it.