# shamdemic

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Synonym of scamdemic.

## Etymology
Blend of sham + pandemic. Coined by conspiracy theorists to describe the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions of governments and other organizations in response to it.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shamdemic