Remainiac
noun/ɹɪˈmeɪ.niˌæk/
Etymology Blend of remain + maniac.
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Government, Politics UK, Neologism, Slang One who opposes the idea of Brexit and wishes the United Kingdom to remain a member of the European Union.
- Though no Remainiac, I will vote in.2016 June 11, Rachel Johnson, “RACHEL JOHNSON: Just stop picking on my big brother! (But, sorry Boris, I'm still voting In)”, in The Daily Mail:
- Nevertheless, given that my proxy vote is safely secured back in Blighty, an international festival for creativity provides perfect context to ask the question, 'If the EU referendum were a competition in branding, which camp would win?’ Who gets your branding vote, Brexiteer or Remainiac?2016 June 23, Greg Taylor, “If the EU referendum were a competition in branding, which side would win?”, in The Drum:
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- Together, they’ve conquered Middle England and seen of the Remainiacs.2017 August 14, Julia Rampen, “5 unmissable Nigel Farage scenes from Bad Boys of Brexit: The Movie”, in New Statesman:
- Synonyms
- Remainer, Remoaner