"Flansy" meaning in English

See Flansy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From a shortening of his surname + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||y}} + -y Head templates: {{en-prop}} Flansy
  1. (informal) American musician John Flansburgh. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Individuals, Nicknames of individuals

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