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oppo guy noun. A political operative who specializes in digging up dirt on opponents.

Example Citation:
"There will be knowing looks all around this town if you proffer a spin about White House oppo guys who dug up dish and Borked political opponents to counter the right-wing hitmen who are sliming the president."
—David Goldstein, "Washington-Speak Evidence of Sheltered Life in Capital," The Arizona Replublic

Related Words:
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Thomas

Subject Categories:
Sociology - People
The World - Politics

Posted on February 23, 1999 at 7:45 AM
Updated on February 23, 1999 at 7:45 AM


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