See also joewilson, JoeWilson, "pull a wilson"
English
Etymology
From Joe Wilson, Former Member (2001-2010) of the US House of Representatives from South Carolina
Verb
to Joewilson (third-person singular simple present Joewilsons, present participle Joewilsoning, simple past and past participle Joewilsoned)
1.(US Etiquette) To shout an insult at a distinguished guest during a ceremonial speech.
. "OMG, he Joewilsoned right in the middle of the sermon!"
Katheleen Parker, Washington Post 9-10-2009
2.(US Politics) To use rude and obnoxious noises to distract from the validity of an opponent's political argument.
. Related to Teabagging. During the summer of 2009, the groups opposed to health care reform Joewilsoned during townhalls by making loud and inappropriate screams to prevent civil debate. When Rep. Joe Wilson screamed "Liar" at Pres. Obama during his address to a joint session of Congress, the tactic came to be associated with his name.
" Don't Joewilson the Mayor's speech tomorrow. It will only make us look desparate ".
- (US Politics) To lose a safe Congressional Seat through uncivil behavior.
. In the election of 2010, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) lost his seat in part because his opponent Robert Miller was able to raise an unprecedented amount in campaign contributions. Voters nationwide were outraged at his hurling of an insult at Pres. Obama.
"Just about the only way Orrin Hatch will lose in Utah is if he pulls a Joewilson. Now, what are the chances of that happening?"
- (Culture) General term for Asshattery.
."He Joewilsoned his way through college.Now the only job he can get is editing the Strom Thurmond Guide to Southern Manners "