"Littlermania" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Littler + -mania. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Littler|mania}} Littler + -mania Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Littlermania (uncountable)
  1. (neologism) Enthusiasm for the English darts player Luke Littler (born 2007). Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Fandom
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