tinfoilhattery
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Meaning · English
The belief in, or propagation of, conspiracy theories.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It is irrelevant what his identity is - particularly since you have told us, in your little bit of tinfoilhattery above, that you refuse to reveal yours.
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 “tinfoilhattery” mean?
The belief in, or propagation of, conspiracy theories.
Is “tinfoilhattery” formal or informal?
tinfoilhattery is generally derogatory, slang.