feminazi

noun

fem·i·na·zi ˈfe-mə-ˌnät-sē

disparaging

: an extreme or militant feminist

Word History

Etymology

blend of feminist and Nazi

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of feminazi was in 1987

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“Feminazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminazi. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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