Remainiac

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmeɪniæk/

Definitions of remainiac

noun a person who remains in favor of the United Kingdom remaining in the European Union despite the result of the Brexit referendum

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that Bob is a remainiac and refuses to accept the outcome of the election.

A2 The remainiacs were protesting outside of parliament, demanding a second referendum.

B1 As a remainiac, Sarah is constantly arguing with her friends who voted to leave the EU.

B2 The remainiacs are determined to overturn the decision to leave the European Union.

C1 The remainiacs have formed a political party to campaign for a reversal of Brexit.

C2 Despite facing criticism, the remainiacs continue to fight for their beliefs in the EU.

Examples of remainiac in a Sentence

formal The political commentator criticized the remainiacs for their unwavering support of staying in the European Union.

informal The remainiacs are still fighting to reverse Brexit, even though it's already been decided.

slang I can't believe those remainiacs are still crying over Brexit.

figurative The remainiacs are like a broken record, stuck on the same argument over and over again.

Grammatical Forms of remainiac

• past tense: remained
• plural: remainiacs
• comparative: more remainiac
• superlative: most remainiac
• present tense: remain
• future tense: will remain
• perfect tense: have remained
• continuous tense: is remaining
• singular: remainiac
• positive degree: remainiac
• infinitive: to remainiac
• gerund: remaining
• participle: remained

Origin and Evolution of remainiac

First Known Use: 2016 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'remainiac' is a portmanteau of 'remainer' and 'maniac', used to describe someone who is passionately in favor of remaining in the European Union.

Evolution of the word: The term 'remainiac' gained popularity during the Brexit referendum in 2016, where it was used pejoratively to describe individuals who were staunchly opposed to leaving the EU. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, often used to criticize those who hold strong pro-EU views or are perceived as overly enthusiastic about European integration.