"Frick and Frack" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the name of a Swiss-American ice skating comedy duo. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Frick and Frack pl (plural only)
  1. (chiefly US, slang) Names given to a pair of companions, usually male, who are very similar in appearance. Tags: US, plural, plural-only, slang
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