"spratmo" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Unknown Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spratmo (uncountable)
  1. (dated, African-American Vernacular, military) News, gossip. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-spratmo-en-noun-wUhw7m5S Categories (other): African-American Vernacular English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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