"twinkdom" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From twink + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|twink|dom}} twink + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} twinkdom (uncountable)
  1. The state of being a twink. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): LGBT Related terms: twink death
    Sense id: en-twinkdom-en-noun-oIpx4GrV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom

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