"Lycra lout" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-Lycra lout.ogg [Australia] Forms: Lycra louts [plural]
Etymology: Alliterative, after lager lout. Etymology templates: {{m|en|lager lout}} lager lout Head templates: {{en-noun}} Lycra lout (plural Lycra louts)
  1. (UK, slang, derogatory) An irresponsible cyclist, typically dressed in elastane cycling shorts and a cycling jersey and riding a racing bicycle. Tags: UK, derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Cycling Synonyms: road warrior Related terms: MAMIL

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