"IRCer" meaning in All languages combined

See IRCer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: IRCers [plural]
Etymology: From IRC + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|IRC|er|id2=occupation}} IRC + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} IRCer (plural IRCers)
  1. (Internet) A user of IRC. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet

Inflected forms

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