macaca moment

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

In reference to US politician George Allen's use of the ethnic slur macaca in 2006.

Noun[edit]

macaca moment (plural macaca moments)

  1. (US politics, informal) A situation where a politician says something controversial that harms their chances of success.
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