"Spocking" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Spock + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Spock|ing}} Spock + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Spocking (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, slang) The practice of defacing certain editions of the Canadian five-dollar banknote, using ink to alter Sir Wilfrid Laurier's features to resemble the character Spock from Star Trek. Tags: Canada, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Money, Star Trek Categories (place): Canada
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