English · Slang Attested

officegate

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Meaning · English

A 2001 controversy leading to the resignation of Henry McLeish, First Minister of Scotland, who had illicitly sublet his constituency office.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “officegate” mean?

A 2001 controversy leading to the resignation of Henry McLeish, First Minister of Scotland, who had illicitly sublet his constituency office.

Is “officegate” formal or informal?

officegate is generally slang.

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