"Cheggers" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Chegwin + -ers; from the BBC's Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1976–82). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Chegwin|ers}} Chegwin + -ers Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Cheggers
  1. (British, informal) Keith Chegwin (1957–2017), English actor and TV presenter. Wikipedia link: Multi-Coloured Swap Shop Tags: British, informal Categories (topical): Individuals

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