Meaning & use
commies
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An informal, often disparaging term for communists or people perceived as holding communist sympathies.
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During the Cold War, some politicians accused their rivals of being commies.
The old cartoon poked fun at fears of commies hiding around every corner.
A note on using this word
"Commies" is informal and often used in a dismissive or mocking tone, so it is best avoided in neutral or formal writing.
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