Shashi Tharoor Introduces ‘Quockerwodger’ on X

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again caught attention on social media with his use of a rare English word in a political context. In a recent post on X, Tharoor introduced the word “Quockerwodger” and explained it as a political puppet — a person controlled by someone else and acting according to their instructions. He described it as the “word of our era” and said he believed the ruling party had produced some such figures over the past 12 years. His remark has led to discussions on social media about whom he was referring to. Tharoor had also used the word in April 2022, when he described it as a useful addition to political vocabulary.

Tharoor is known for frequently using uncommon English words while commenting on political and public issues. In the past, he has used terms such as “Allodoxaphobia” and explained their meanings to his followers. His use of such vocabulary often prompts social media users to look up the words in dictionaries and discuss their meanings. The latest “Quockerwodger” post has similarly drawn attention, with the word becoming the focus of discussion around his political commentary.