"ackamarackus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Rhymes: -ækəs Etymology: Pseudo-Latin, possibly coined by Damon Runyan. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ackamarackus (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Meaningless activity engaged in just for show; deceptive nonsense. Wikipedia link: Damon Runyan Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-ackamarackus-en-noun-WVtt76aD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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