Definitions
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- initialism US, politics
Democrat In Name Only — a member of theUS Democratic Party , whose views are more closely related to theRepublican Party than the majority of the vocal Democrat political figures. - initialism real estate Developer
In Name Only — a humorous term to describe a real estate development company or individual who is still active, but who does not have any developments underway due to a downturn in the market or in the economy in general.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Against, against, against, against, sounds like this DINO is already a member of the Greedy Obstructionist Party.
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Because "DINO" is short for Dinosaur ... not an actual political animal.
NYCweboy 2010
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Because "DINO" is short for Dinosaur ... not an actual political animal.
NYCweboy 2010
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Now a Blue Dog DINO is on CNN saying he promises not to vote for any bill that would kill old people.
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I have heard Joe called a DINO, but I guess the way I see it in the current environment is that even a DINO is better than a Republican when it comes to the potential for stopping the Bush juggernaut.
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In the Senate, she diligently worked to become the leader of a "half-a-loaf coalition" that we may call the DINO's.
The Political Future 2009
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Dr. Chure currently supports the paleontology job cuts at DINO, which is odd, since it was his job in general, the person who would hypothetically follow him on the line last time.
Archive 2008-02-01 ReBecca Foster 2008
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This type of Jewish voter could be described as DINO democrat in name only in the making, because more and more issues will be perceived by them as “Israel related.”
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Dr. Chure currently supports the paleontology job cuts at DINO, which is odd, since it was his job in general, the person who would hypothetically follow him on the line last time.
From the vault: DINOSAUR MONUMENT ELIMINATES FOSSIL PROGRAM (2002) ReBecca Foster 2008
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First Joe would probably best be described as a DINO rather then a liberal hawk.
Kesher Talk 2010
hernesheir commented on the word DINO
Democrat in name only.
January 20, 2010