$cientology

English

Etymology

Scientology with the currency sign $ denoting greedy business practices.

Proper noun

$cientology

1. (derogatory) Scientology, regarded as a scam.
   • 1997 December 2, Mark Dallara, “HELL WEEK for $cientology!”, in alt.slack‎^[1] (Usenet), message-ID <6605m8$gc9@news-central.tiac.net>:

     We know that $cientology's psychotic tyrant, David Miscavige, dropped out after the 8th grade.

   • 1999 April 21, anonymous author, “$CIENTOLOGY SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT”, in alt.religion.scientology‎^[2] (Usenet), message-ID <199904210118.DAA02704@mail.replay.com>:

     Vicki Aznaran was a top $cientology official working directly under David Miscavige, the current leader.

   • 2009 March 18, Maureen, “What is $cientology 'contravening?' (violating)”, in alt.religion.scientology‎^[3] (Usenet), message-ID <cc4f9a03-3fd6-4d6b-82f1-873bc5100aa5@j39g2000yqn.googlegroups.com>:

     In knowing that $cientology has many front groups, as secular, etc.. this affords them the evasion of being prosecuted under any one name.