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Santagonistic : Word of the Day

san·tag·o·nistic

/sanˈtaɡənəstik/
adjective
noun: santagonist; plural noun: santagonists
  1. a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something obsessed with Christmas consumerism; an adversary to Christmas externals, though not necessarily the Christmas spirit per se.
    Example: “Sufjan Steven’s song Christmas Unicorn is santagonistic to holiday shoppers and Hallmark.”
    antonyms: ally, brotagonist
    • BIOCHEMISTRY
      a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of a Christmas consumer.
    • ANATOMY
      a muscle whose action counteracts that of another muscle set apart for Christmas consumption.
Origin
(thanks mark for the idea).

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Lancelot Schaubert

Lancelot Schaubert authored Bell Hammers, which Publisher’s Weekly called “a hoot.” He edits anthologies and journals; produces albums, films, and photo novels; raises funds, friends, and minds for artists. Learn more here.

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