gauche caviar

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French gauche caviar.

Noun

gauche caviar (uncountable)

1. A person or people claiming to be socialist but living a luxurious lifestyle that is inconsistent with such beliefs, implying hypocrisy or a lack of commitment.

See also

• limousine liberal
• chardonnay socialist
• champagne socialist

French

Etymology

Literally, “caviar left”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡoʃ ka.vjaʁ/

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Noun

gauche caviar f (uncountable)

1. (derogatory) gauche caviar