Veblenian

[ve-blee-nee-uhn]

Veb·le·ni·an

[ve-blee-nee-uhn]
noun
1.
Also called Veb·len·ite [veb-luh-nahyt] . a person who adheres to the economic or sociological theories of Thorstein Veblen.
adjective
2.
of, pertaining to, or suggesting the theories of Thorstein Veblen.

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Veblenian is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Origin:
Veblen + -ian
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