"ABU" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ABUs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ABU (plural ABUs)
  1. (UK, soccer, slang) Initialism of anyone but United: a fan who dislikes Manchester United and will support any team that is playing against them. Tags: UK, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, slang Alternative form of: anyone but United (extra: a fan who dislikes Manchester United and will support any team that is playing against them) Categories (topical): Football (soccer)

Inflected forms

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