gorbasm
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Meaning · English
The affection shown by US liberals for Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
For instance, [Rush Limbaugh] coined the term “Gorbasm” to describe liberals' “expression of sheer delight” whenever Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev “was on the scene.” News of a Gorbasm was accompanied by its own theme song—the “Imperial March” from Star Wars, also known as Darth Vader's theme.
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 “gorbasm” mean?
The affection shown by US liberals for Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
Is “gorbasm” formal or informal?
gorbasm is generally derogatory, slang.