"Twister" meaning in English

See Twister in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Twister
  1. A party game that requires several players on a single mat to straddle four colored rows of dots in randomly selected positions without falling. Categories (topical): Games
    Sense id: en-Twister-en-name-ZY4A55ep Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2008, Daccia Bloomfield, Dora Borealis",
          "text": "In the foyer, a game of Twister has started. It's appealing because all of the women are wearing lowriders.",
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