eco-freak

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?
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
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • eco
  • eco freak
  • eco nut
  • eco-nut
  • eagle freak
  • blob
  • foundry
  • nut-foundry
  • nuthatch
  • nuthouse
References in periodicals archive
The German entrepeneur with Italian roots is definitely not an eco-freak.
Andrew added: "I would not say I was a hippy eco-freak but I would like to think had that bit I am quite eco-friendly." Andrew has spent almost a year on the project, which offers people the chance to record their own eulogy before their death.
The prevalence of terms like "environmental deregulation", "eco-freak", "special interest group" and "environmental extremist" underscore the spread of anti-environmental ideology over the past decade -- a period of outright deception, prejudice and insensitivity towards nature on the part of the powers that be.
"However, we get a real kick out of legitimate irritation of the eco-freak community." Following are suggestions for "legitimate irritation" from Sahara Club members:
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"None of them seems to know what they are talking about" - Writer Frederick Forsyth attacks what he calls "the eco-freaks".
"It is time to burn the beret and bury the blue dress" Monica Lewinsky on her "inappropriate" relationship with US president Bill Clinton "The greatest day of my life was when I realised that a small slice of pizza is only 150 calories" Weight-conscious actress Kate Hudson "A girl should make use of of what Mother Nature has given her before time takes it away" Actress Joan Collins "None of them seems to know what they are talking about" Writer Frederick Forsyth attacks what he calls "the eco-freaks" "I am way too annoying because I get on red carpets and I am really hyper.
'The idea of sustainability is neither an abstract theory dreamt up by modern technocrats nor a wild fantasy hatched by Woodstock-generation eco-freaks ...
Most often I teach Nature's Nation, focusing primarily on literature, and Eco-Freaks, centered on activism (the title is offered tongue-in-cheek to suggest how activists tend to be seen by the mainstream).
ECO-FREAKS: Environmentalism Is Hazardous for Your Health!
Sadly, the "eco-freaks" this book describes act more on misguided faith than on reason.
So as to not fire-up the eco-freaks, protecting the condors is a good thing, but you get my point on the use of "correct" ammunition so we can save the planet.
Solar power used to be associated with Muslies and Okos (i.e., Granola-eaters and eco-freaks), but 2000 saw the sales of 75,000 solar systems generate $435 million in revenue.
trade agreement, the mainstream media have once again ragged out the hoary morality play on "free trade." On the dark side are protectionist unions, irresponsible eco-freaks, and the jingoist right.
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