"NoFapper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: NoFappers [plural]
Etymology: From NoFap + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|NoFap|er}} NoFap + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} NoFapper (plural NoFappers)
  1. A member of the website and community forum NoFap, serving as as a support group for those who wish to give up pornography and masturbation; one who avoids masturbation. Wikipedia link: NoFap

Inflected forms

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