"tripfag" meaning in All languages combined

See tripfag on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: tripfags [plural]
Etymology: tripcode + -fag Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tripcode|fag}} tripcode + -fag Head templates: {{en-noun}} tripfag (plural tripfags)
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory) A person who uses a tripcode to make their posts identifiable on a generally anonymous online community such as 4chan. Tags: Internet, derogatory

Inflected forms

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