"statto" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: stattos [plural]
Etymology: Diminutive form of statistician or related term, + -o. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||o}} + -o Head templates: {{en-noun}} statto (plural stattos)
  1. (British, slang) A person with a keen interest in statistics, particularly in sport. Tags: British, slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: stathead

Inflected forms

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