Surely #AUKUS must become an Urban Dictionary term to describe an immensely stupid & extraordinarily expensive business deal.
Oh, you actually bought that one! How AUKUS.
Oh, you actually bought that one! How AUKUS.
by Gonzo Snark August 17, 2024
AUKUS (noun & verb)
Noun:
A massively overpriced, overhyped, and underdelivered deal — usually between clueless governments or corporations — that becomes a national embarrassment. Symbolises waste, spin, and zero return on investment.
Verb:
To financially commit to something absurdly expensive and ultimately useless. Usually followed by long-term regret, political fallout, or personal shame.
Noun:
A massively overpriced, overhyped, and underdelivered deal — usually between clueless governments or corporations — that becomes a national embarrassment. Symbolises waste, spin, and zero return on investment.
Verb:
To financially commit to something absurdly expensive and ultimately useless. Usually followed by long-term regret, political fallout, or personal shame.
✅ Example 1:
The government spent hundreds of billions on submarines that won’t arrive for decades — classic AUKUS.
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✅ Example 2:
I thought I was signing up for a luxury yoga retreat, but it was just a tarp in a paddock with goats. I totally AUKUSed myself.
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The government spent hundreds of billions on submarines that won’t arrive for decades — classic AUKUS.
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✅ Example 2:
I thought I was signing up for a luxury yoga retreat, but it was just a tarp in a paddock with goats. I totally AUKUSed myself.
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by Gonzo Snark June 14, 2025