PoliticsSeptember 2, 2026

stampeded

stam-PEE-did

Definition

Moved or rushed in a sudden, frantic, and disorganized mass, typically driven by a shared impulse or desperate motivation.

Etymology

Derived from the American Spanish word 'estampida,' meaning a crash or stampede, which originally came from the Spanish 'estampir,' meaning to crash or make a loud noise.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how B.C. United Party members hastily and impulsively joined the Conservative Party in a frantic attempt to gain political power.

Letters Sept. 2: We need more independents; courts should ensure well-being

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