"MOOP" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} MOOP (uncountable)
  1. (Burning Man slang) Acronym of matter out of place; litter. Tags: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: matter out of place (extra: litter) Synonyms: moop
    Sense id: en-MOOP-en-noun-3sfFVWVL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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