"IMer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: IMers [plural]
Etymology: From IM + -er. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|IM|-er|id2=occupation}} IM + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} IMer (plural IMers)
  1. Someone who uses instant messaging.
    Sense id: en-IMer-en-noun-1IFF5ZHf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (occupation) Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 68 32 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er (occupation): 69 31
  2. (swimming) A swimmer who competes in the individual medley race. Categories (topical): Swimming
    Sense id: en-IMer-en-noun-NMIuKfUR Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, swimming

Inflected forms

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