English · Slang Attested

weinergate

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Meaning · English

A sexting scandal of 2011, involving US politician Anthony Weiner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vụ bê bối sexting năm 2011 liên quan đến chính trị gia Anthony Weiner

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The now familiar story not only didn't go away, mainly because it was true, but it also morphed into what came to be called Weinergate, cashing in on the congressman's most unfortunate surname.

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 “weinergate” mean?

A sexting scandal of 2011, involving US politician Anthony Weiner.

Is “weinergate” formal or informal?

weinergate is generally slang.

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