"WhatsApp University" meaning in English

See WhatsApp University in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Compound of WhatsApp + university, mocking the level of knowledge of those who primarily use WhatsApp rumours as a source. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com+|en|WhatsApp|university}} Compound of WhatsApp + university Head templates: {{en-prop|head=WhatsApp University}} WhatsApp University
  1. (India, Indian politics, slang, derogatory) Rumours spread through social media as a source for information, usually through WhatsApp. Wikipedia link: WhatsApp University Tags: India, derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Indian politics Synonyms: Uncle WhatsApp
    Sense id: en-WhatsApp_University-en-name-3IwqlxgN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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