"Turd World" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Turd World [canonical]
Etymology: Blend of turd + Third World, in reference to the unsanitary conditions in the Third World. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|turd|Third World}} Blend of turd + Third World Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|def=1|head=Turd World}} the Turd World
  1. (slang, offensive, humorous) The Third World. Tags: humorous, offensive, slang Synonyms: turd world
    Sense id: en-Turd_World-en-name-dxpDdE9y Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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