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dumbocracy

(slang, derogatory) A democracy, particularly an ineffective or dysfunctional one.

ˈdʌmbəkɹizDocumented since 1860sSilenthistorical50 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(slang, derogatory) A democracy, particularly an ineffective or dysfunctional one.

Origin: or . First use appears c. 1869. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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