"fastfood" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fastfood (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of fast food Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: fast food
    Sense id: en-fastfood-en-noun-QxTNqRod Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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