"Collargate" meaning in All languages combined

See Collargate on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From collar + -gate. Etymology templates: {{af|en|collar|-gate}} collar + -gate Head templates: {{en-prop}} Collargate
  1. (Internet) A 2025 controversy within the Twitch community involving American streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker, who was accused of using a shock collar on his dog Kaya. Tags: Internet Synonyms: Dogtober 7th
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