"spearphisher" meaning in All languages combined

See spearphisher on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: spearphishers [plural]
Etymology: From spear + phisher, modeled on spearfisher. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spear|phisher}} spear + phisher Head templates: {{en-noun}} spearphisher (plural spearphishers)
  1. (computing, Internet) One who engages in spearphishing. Tags: Internet Related terms: phish, phisherman

Inflected forms

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