gopster

Definition
  1. Noun (US, slang):
    • A member of the Republican Party.
    • Note: This term is informal and often used with a slightly derogatory or humorous tone.
Usage Examples
  • (A devoted Republican Party member.)
  • (Republican legislators are advocating for tax reductions.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is derived from "GOP" (Grand Old Party), a nickname for the Republican Party, combined with the suffix "-ster" (as in "gangster" or "hipster"), implying a stereotypical or enthusiastic member.
  • It is rarely used in formal writing or speech and is more common in political commentary or casual conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • GOP (n): abbreviation for the Republican Party.
    • The GOP convention will be held in July. (The Republican Party convention.)
  • GOPer (n): an alternative slang term for a Republican Party member.
    • The GOPers voted along party lines. (Republican members voted uniformly.)
Synonyms
  • Republican: a member or supporter of the Republican Party (neutral, formal).
  • Conservative: a person with conservative political views (broader, not exclusively Republican).
  • Right-winger: a person with right-wing political ideologies (often informal, can be derogatory).
Related Idioms
  • "A true-blue gopster": a loyal and unwavering Republican.
    • She’s a true-blue gopster, always defending the party platform. (She is a steadfast Republican supporter.)
Notes
  • This word is primarily used in American English and is not common in other English-speaking regions.
  • It carries a colloquial, sometimes dismissive tone, similar to "Democrat" being called "Dem" in slang.