"two percenter" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: two percenters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} two percenter (plural two percenters)
  1. A student of Texas A&M University who only attends classes and does not participate in student activities or traditions.
    Sense id: en-two_percenter-en-noun-11TtSEN4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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