"flerf" meaning in All languages combined

See flerf on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: flerfs [plural]
Etymology: Humorous modification of flat-earther, with th-fronting. Head templates: {{en-noun}} flerf (plural flerfs)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A flat-earther. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-flerf-en-noun-luoUIJKd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Flat earth

Inflected forms

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