birther

[ bur-ther ]

/ ˈbɜr θər /

noun Informal.

a person who claims that the presidency of Barack Obama was unconstitutional, citing a belief that he was not born in the United States, or denying the authenticity of his birth certificate.

Origin of birther

First recorded in 2005–10; birth + -er¹

Words nearby birther

birth weight, birth-control pill, birthday, birthday honours, birthday suit, birther, birthing, birthing ball, birthing center, birthing centre, birthing chair

Example sentences from the Web for birther

Representative Alan Grayson, a Florida Democrat, is already playing the birther card on Ted Cruz.

Here Come The Democratic Birthers |Ben Jacobs |February 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
September 12, 2012 North Texas Tea Party Meeting Rafael Cruz had a birther moment last year at a gathering of Texas Tea Partiers.

The Six Craziest Quotes From Ted Cruz’s Father, Rafael Cruz |Brandy Zadrozny |November 7, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Rep. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has come out of the closet—as a birther.

Fringe Factor: Gay Love Is Just Like What Ariel Castro Had With His Victims |Caitlin Dickson |August 11, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Respondents who respond positively to the question are embracing elements of claims made by birther conspiracy theorists.

No, 64% of Republicans Aren't Birthers |Justin Green |January 17, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Not only do I not classify myself as a birther, I specifically repudiate the birther thesis with two books and the film.

Meghan McCain Talks to ‘2016: Obama’s America’ Director Dinesh D’Souza |Meghan McCain |September 4, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

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birther

noun Informal.

Origin of birther

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