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December 27, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fracktivist or Fractivist (fracking + activist); Fracktivism or Fractivism

Hydraulic fracturing is commonly known as "fracking." A "fracktivist" (fracking + activist) is someone who is against the fracking procedure. "Fractivist" has been…

May 13, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Frankenjab (Frankenstein + vaccination jab)

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in vaccine shots/jabs. Some people dubbed the jabs "Frankenjab" (Frankenstein + vaccination jab). "The frankenjab murders people"…

May 13, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Frankenshot (Frankenstein + vaccination shot)

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in vaccine shots/jabs. Some people dubbed the shots "Frankenshot" (Frankenstein + vaccination shot). "We don't want your shit filled…

May 21, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Frankenvax or Frankenvaxx (Frankenstein + vaccination)

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in vaccine shots/jabs. Some people dubbed the shots "Frankenvax" or "Frankenvaxx" (Frankenstein + vaccination). "Frankenvax? Is…

May 21, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Frankenvaxx or Frankenvax (Frankenstein + vaccination)

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in vaccine shots/jabs. Some people dubbed the shots "Frankenvax" or "Frankenvaxx" (Frankenstein + vaccination). "Frankenvax? Is…

January 22, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fraud and Death Administration (Food and Drug Administration or FDA nickname)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been nicknamed by some critics as the "Fraud and Death Administration" since at least June 15, 1996, when this was posted to the newsgroup…

October 3, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fraud and Deception Administration (Food and Drug Administration or FDA nickname)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for food safety, drug safety and other issues. Some critics of the FDA have…

October 3, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fraud and Deception Agency (Food and Drug Adminstration or FDA nickname)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for food safety, drug safety and other issues. Some critics of the FDA have…

June 24, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Frauddemic or Fraudemic (fraud + epidemic/pandemic)

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic was called a "fraudemic" or "frauddemic" (fraud + epidemic/pandemic) by some who didn't trust governments. "#scamdemic #plandemic…

June 24, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fraudemic or Frauddemic (fraud + epidemic/pandemic)

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic was called a "fraudemic" or "frauddemic" (fraud + epidemic/pandemic) by some who didn't trust governments. "#scamdemic #plandemic…

October 2, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Freadom (freedom + read)

"Freadom" (freedom + read) is a word that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters, T-shirts and bumper stickers. The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression…

June 4, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Freedom Day (June 19th)

"Freedom Day" is June 19th, also called "Juneteenth". Other names for this day are "Black Independence Day," Emancipation Day" and "Jubilee Day." The…

July 6, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Freedom Mask (face mask)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. The face mask was sometimes called a "freedom mask" because wearing a mask gave one…

January 26, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Freedom Shot (Covid vaccination nickname)

The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic led to vaccinations, sometimes called the "freedom shot." The term "freedom shot" is a reminder of the gunshots of the battles of…

September 22, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Freedumb (freedom + dumb)

"Freedumb" (freedom + dumb) is a jocular spelling that has become popular, with several meanings. It can mean that people people who allegedly fight for freedom ("freedumb…

September 23, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

French Republican

Entry in progress -- B.P.Mark LevinVichy Republican Twitterart‏@ArtSpot"off with his head" have rung from the crowd at McCain rallies - didn't know Republicans related to French…

June 9, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

FTP (Fuck The Police)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Fuck Tha Police"Fuck tha Police" is a protest song by American hip hop group N.W.A that appears on the 1988 album Straight Outta Compton as well as on…

July 30, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

FUBAR (Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition)

"FUBAR” is a World War II term that means “Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition.” The actual term was probably “Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition.” "The latest Army superlative,…

June 9, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fuck 12 (anti-police saying)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wiktionary: fuck 12EtymologyFrom fuck +‎ 12, of uncertain origin.. 12 possibly derives from 1312, an alternative form of ACAB (“all cops are bastards”) in which the…

May 8, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Fuck The Consumer (Federal Trade Commission or FTC nickname)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was formed in 1914 to act against trusts. The FTC's mission is to protect the consumer and to ensure fair business practices. The FTC has on its website and…

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