"Smiler" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-Smiler.ogg Forms: Smilers [plural]
Etymology: The singer was born Destiny Hope Cyrus but nicknamed Smiley (later Miley) by her parents because she often smiled as a baby; hence smile + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|smile|er}} smile + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} Smiler (plural Smilers)
  1. (slang) A fan of American singer and actress Miley Cyrus. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fans (people), Music

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