About The Word Lame duck
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Lame duck
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What's The Definition Of Lame duck?
[n] an elected official still in office but not slated to continue
Synonyms | Synonyms for Lame duck: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lame duck: adventurer | also-ran | aspirant | baby kisser | bankrupt | big operator | candidate | dark horse | defeated candidate | dud | failure | favorite son | gunslinger | holdover | hopeful | incumbent | ins | insolvent | insolvent debtor | jack-in-office | margin purchaser | new broom | office seeker | office-bearer | officeholder | operator | plunger | political hopeful | president-elect | presidential timber | public official | public servant | running mate | scalper | smart operator | speculator | stag | stalking-horse See Also | elected official |
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