"cumper" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: cumpers [plural]
Etymology: From Tony Cumper, imposter who apparently named himself after Captain William John Cumper MC, a founding member of the SAS. Head templates: {{en-noun}} cumper (plural cumpers)
  1. (British, colloquial) A man who concocts or massively exaggerates a military service record for himself, usually claiming membership of the special forces. Tags: British, colloquial Related terms: Walter Mitty, quack, fantasist, imposter, charlatan, conman, fraudster

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