"ballgowning" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ballgowning (uncountable)
  1. (UK, live action roleplaying games) The act of roleplaying romance as part of a roleplaying game. Tags: UK, uncountable Categories (topical): Role-playing games
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Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} ballgowning
  1. present participle and gerund of ballgown Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: ballgown
    Sense id: en-ballgowning-en-verb-V0QIhA~q
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