peaknik

English

Etymology

peak +‎ -nik

Noun

peaknik (plural peakniks)

1. (neologism) One who believes that the peak oil point is approaching.

   Synonym: peakist

   • 2008 April 6, Alex Williams, “Duck and Cover: It’s the New Survivalism”, in The New York Times‎^[1], →ISSN:

     Many of the new, nontraditional preparedness converts are “Peakniks,” Mr. Rawles said, referring to adherents of the “Peak Oil” theory. This concept holds that the world will soon, or has already, reached a peak in oil production, and that coming supply shortages might threaten society.