English · Slang Attested

tinfoilhattery

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Meaning · English

The belief in, or propagation of, conspiracy theories.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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⚠ 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.

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