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fossil fool

(pejorative, slang) One who uses fossil fuels without concern for their environmental impact.

ˈfɑsəl ˈfulCurrent193 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(pejorative, slang) One who uses fossil fuels without concern for their environmental impact.

I think that will be around 2012, when the net present value of solar electricity will basically be at parity with grid-based fossil fool electricity in many markets without subsidy.
Origin: A pun on fossil fuel. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Yes, I mistakenly used compilation versus composition. That's because I'm a scientist unlike a philosophy major fossil fool like you.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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