English edit

Etymology edit

Blend of Koch +‎ octopus

Proper noun edit

the Kochtopus

  1. (informal) A network of nonprofit organizations funded by Charles Koch and David Koch to promote free-market economic policies.
    • 2014, Kenneth Vogel, Big Money, →ISBN:
      One thing was for sure: the Kochtopus's ability to tap into donors emboldened by Citizens United and infuriated by Obama left it with plenty of money and eager for effective ways to spend it.