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throttlebottom.

An incompetent holder of a public office.

14 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An incompetent holder of a public office.

    derogatory
Where this word comes from

From the book Of Thee I Sing, by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, in which Mr. Alexander Throttlebottom runs for vice-president of the United States.

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