"octochamp" meaning in All languages combined

See octochamp on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɒktəʊˌt͡ʃamp/ [UK] Forms: octochamps [plural]
Etymology: octo- (“eight”) + champ (short form of champion) Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|octo|champ|pos2=short form of <i class="Latn mention" lang="en">champion</i>|t1=eight}} octo- (“eight”) + champ (short form of champion) Head templates: {{en-noun}} octochamp (plural octochamps)
  1. (UK, informal) A winner of eight consecutive heats of the British television game show Countdown. Tags: UK, informal Categories (topical): People, Television Synonyms: octo-champ

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