Polish edit

Etymology edit

From folia (foil) +‎ -arz, referring to tinfoil hats worn by the stereotypical conspiracy theorist to supposedly protect against mind control beams.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔ.ljaʂ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔljaʂ
  • Syllabification: fo‧liarz

Noun edit

foliarz m pers (female equivalent foliarka)

  1. (neologism, Internet slang, derogatory) tinfoil hatter, conspiracy theorist
    Synonyms: denialista, szur
    Hyponyms: antyszczepionkowiec, kreacjonista, płaskoziemiec

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Further reading edit

  • foliarz in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • foliarz in Polish dictionaries at PWN