Irangate

English

Etymology

Iran +‎ -gate

Proper noun

Irangate

1. (informal) The Iran–Contra affair.
   • 1987 August 22, Tom Grabosky, “Who Hears an Orton?”, in Gay Community News, volume 15, number 6, page 7:

     With warships facing off in the Persian Gulf, the Irangate Follies smearing itself across the network airwaves and puppet Contra leaders laughing openly at Americans stupid enough to send them money, there is a good deal to be angry and concerned about.

Anagrams

• Argentia, aerating