"sposie" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: sposies [plural]
Etymology: From disposable + -ie, through clipping di[spos]able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|disposable|-ie}} disposable + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} sposie (plural sposies)
  1. (slang, Canada, US) A disposable diaper. Wikipedia link: Double-Tongued Dictionary Tags: Canada, US, slang

Inflected forms

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