"Twosday" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of two + Tuesday. Analyzable as two + -s- + day Etymology templates: {{blend|en|two|Tuesday}} Blend of two + Tuesday, {{af|en|two|-s-|day}} two + -s- + day Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Twosday
  1. The date of Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 (2/22/22; 22-2-22) Categories (topical): Observances Related terms: May the Fourth, Pi Day, Singles' Day, Sonic 2sday

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