dummymander

noun, verb — 2 senses

dummymander

noun

Etymology Blend of dummy + gerrymander.

1

Government, Politics US A gerrymander that has narrow margins to electorally benefit the gerrymandering party and has a high probability of backfiring.

dummymander

verb

Etymology Blend of dummy + gerrymander.

1

To carry out a gerrymander of this kind.

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