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Bushistan

Bush·i·stan [ bshə stàn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Iraqi Kurdistan: the part of Kurdistan that lies within Iraq ( humorous slang ) ( used in 1991-1992 during and after the first Gulf War )

2. politics George W. Bush supporters: the supporters and inner circle of advisers of U.S. President George W. Bush. ( slang disapproving )

[Late 20th century. Sense 1 < George Bush + Kurdistan; sense 2 < George W. Bush + Afghanistan]
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