Published 13:06 IST, March 22nd 2020

Urban Dictionary has a name for people hoarding essentials amid coronavirus crisis

Urban Dictionary has found a new word for hoarders and partygoers. The term 'Covidiot' denotes a person who skips self-quarantine and hoards essentials.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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coronavirus pandemic has now spre to 188 countries with global governments eliciting similar responses which include shutdowns, increased testing and travel bans. In dition, authorities have also asked citizens to self-report any symptoms, to self-isolate and to refrain from panic stockpiling. However, from hoarding toilet papers to partying in time of pandemic, re are some people who are constantly flouting orders.

'Covidiots' 

 Urban Dictionary has now found a new word for se kinds of hoarders and partygoers. term 'Covidiot' denotes a person who, in times of this pandemic unnecessarily hoards essentials like rice, toilet paper as well as food items which could suffice for a joint family for period of a year. 

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new word has left netizens quite impressed. Many people have lauded person who "came up with this" while many ors have urged people to act wisely amidst COVID-19pandemic and not be a covidiot. 

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