"FILTH" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: FILTHs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} FILTH (plural FILTHs)
  1. (derogatory, UK) Acronym of failed in London, try Hongkong. Tags: UK, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, derogatory Alternative form of: failed in London, try Hongkong
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