moherowy beret

Polish

Etymology

Idiomatic sense derived from literal mohair berets worn by many members of the relevant demographic. Precise origin unclear, but appears to have been coined in 2004 in an article about Henryk Jankowski in the newspaper Rzeczpospolita.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɔ.xɛˈrɔ.vɨ ˈbɛ.rɛt/

Noun

moherowy beret m pers

1. (colloquial, idiomatic, derogatory) elderly follower of Tadeusz Rydzyk
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see moherowy,‎ beret.

Usage notes

Refers to a stereotypical listener of Radio Maryja, who is an elderly, ultraconservative Catholic and votes for the religious right such as the Law and Justice party. The term is more often applied to women than to men.

Further reading

• Labirynty księdza prałata, Rzeczpospolita, 2004-10-23.