lunatic fringe


lunatic fringe

noun

Definition of LUNATIC FRINGE

: the members of a usually political or social movement espousing extreme, eccentric, or fanatical views

Examples of LUNATIC FRINGE

  1. His nomination is opposed by the party's lunatic fringe.

First Known Use of LUNATIC FRINGE

1913

Rhymes with LUNATIC FRINGE

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