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eco-freak
A derogatory term for someone who is passionate about environmental issues. Is anyone surprised that those eco-freaks in my neighborhood have taken up composting? I didn't spend my life building this company just to see my daughter marry some liberal eco-freak who's trying to get us shut down! Of course the eco-freaks are opposed to the proposed oil drilling, but they're ignoring how many jobs it will provide to people in the region.
eco-nut
A derogatory term for someone who is passionate about environmental issues. Is anyone surprised that those eco-nuts in my neighborhood have taken up composting? I didn't spend my life building this company just to see my daughter marry some liberal eco-nut who's trying to get us shut down! Of course the eco-nuts are opposed to the proposed oil drilling, but they're ignoring how many jobs it will provide to people in the region.
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eco freak
and eco nut (ˈiko frik and ˈiko nət) n. someone with strong concerns about the environment and conservation. (Mildly derogatory. From ecology.) They call me an eco freak, which is okay by me. The eco freaks are protesting the tree trimming.
eco nut
verbSee eco freak
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