"/b/tard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tard [canonical], tards [plural]
Etymology: From /b/ - Random, an imageboard on 4chan. It combines a humorously censored version of bastard with /b/, while rhyming with retard. /b/ itself derives its name from the Futaba Channel (2chan) equivalent. Etymology templates: {{m|en|bastard}} bastard, {{m|en|retard}} retard Head templates: {{en-noun}} tard (plural tards)
  1. (Internet slang) A habitual poster on the /b/ - Random board on 4chan; a member of the /b/ community. Wikipedia link: 4chan Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet, People Synonyms: b-tard Coordinate_terms: /pol/tard, /pol/lack, <empty>, vip, tard, anon, Bernd, chantard, vipper

Inflected forms

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