level of freedumb
- noun
- /ˈlɛvəl əv ˈfridʌm/
- Offensive
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nivel de estupidez libertaria
- The politician's comments reached a new level of freedumb that left everyone speechless.
Examples
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People often laugh at the sheer level of freedumb in conspiracy theories.
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His arguments about mask mandates show a real level of freedumb.
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It's hard to imagine the level of freedumb on display in some online forums.
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What a level of freedumb to think that vaccines are harmful!
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It's hard to imagine the level of freedumb on display in some online forums.
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People often laugh at the sheer level of freedumb in conspiracy theories.
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The politician's comments reached a new level of freedumb that left everyone speechless.
How Foolish
Surface Forms
Morphology
level + of + freedumb
The frame 'level of X' is compositionally clear, but the crucial element 'freedumb' is a nonstandard blend (freedom + dumb). A B1 learner who knows 'freedom'/'free' and 'dumb' can likely infer the humorous sense (foolishness related to claims of freedom), yet because 'freedumb' is a creative/punny nonce rather than a regular compositional word, the meaning is not fully predictable for all learners.
Etymology
Level of freedumb is a recent joke word that mixes 'freedom' and 'dumb' to make freedumb. It gives the image of someone doing very silly things while claiming 'freedom', so calling it a 'level of freedumb' means a lot of foolish behavior.