bozo eruption
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Meaning · English
A (usually unscripted) remark by a politician or other public figure which is especially ill-considered and foolish, and which has negative repercussions for that individual and their affiliated group.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Smokin’ Tom not only teaches political “science” […] he's a rich old white guy who advises our prime minister and his underlings on how to avoid “bozo eruptions.”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bozo eruption” mean?
A (usually unscripted) remark by a politician or other public figure which is especially ill-considered and foolish, and which has negative repercussions for that individual and their affiliated group.
Is “bozo eruption” formal or informal?
bozo eruption is generally slang.