congresscritter
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Meaning · English
A congressperson.
Register: derogatory, humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There are a number of Congresscritters who'd like nothing better than to convert the Shuttle into benefits for their own districts.
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 “congresscritter” mean?
A congressperson.
Is “congresscritter” formal or informal?
congresscritter is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.