eco

eco-freak

A derogatory term for someone who is passionate about environmental issues. Is anyone surprised that those eco-freaks in my neighborhood have taken up composting?

eco-nut

A derogatory term for someone who is passionate about environmental issues. Is anyone surprised that those eco-nuts in my neighborhood have taken up composting?
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

eco freak

and eco nut (ˈiko frik and ˈiko nət)
n. someone with strong concerns about the environment and conservation. (Mildly derogatory. From ecology.) They call me an eco freak, which is okay by me. The eco freaks are protesting the tree trimming.
See also: eco, freak

eco nut

verb
See eco freak
See also: eco, nut
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • eco freak
  • eco-freak
  • eco-nut
  • eco nut
  • eagle freak
  • blob
  • nut factory
  • nut-foundry
  • nuthatch
  • nuthouse
References in periodicals archive
The Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan's commitment to ECO and its processes and assured Secretary General of his country's full support in early operationalization of Agreements/MoUs being negotiated or signed between ECO members.
Dushanbe communique was adopted, which reinforced the importance of regional connectivity for regional development in order to transform the ECO into a vibrant prosperous and progressive region.
Within the framework of the 23rd meeting of the ECO Foreign Ministers Council, an exhibition of folk handicrafts of the ECO countries will be held on April 16-17 in the "Bogi Iram" park.
Islamabad fears Kabul may block goods supply to ECO states
This forum will discuss preparations for ECO's Special Conference on Afghanistan and will adopt the draft outcomes of the ministerial segment on Annual Work Programme 2018, calendar of events 2018 and draft ECO Advocacy Policy for Afghanistan.
Panasonic Asia Pacific, headquarters for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region, announced its regional 'eco ideas' Declaration in 2010 to promote the environmental sustainability initiatives of Panasonic and its commitment to contribute to a greener society.
"We assumed the term presidency of the ECO at a time of global economic and financial crisis.
Another major difference between the Eco BodyChoice and Eco-Plus (and now the Eco-Basic) is that the Eco BodyChoice does not come with a face port and plug option like the other two massage tables.
According to the company the Eco Tube provides an ideal, eco-friendly packaging solution for lip balms and many other products.
Taking after "eco ideas," Panasonic's environmental slogan, ecoideasnet is an online global community to enjoy and share videos and photos of various unique eco-friendly activities by people all over the world.
The ministerial council is supposed to discuss the prominent issues over trade, transportation and energy ties between ECO member states.
JaneAnne Narrin, ePRO, ECO is the founder and Broker-in-Charge of Eco-Steward Realty.
The company's ECO preformers are featured in this six-page, four-color brochure.
Nazdar has introduced ImageStar Eco Blend, a new line of press and screen washes designed to comply with today's air quality standards.
Eco Prime Pumps are available for both rental and sale applications to customers.