"chopstickology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From chopstick + -ology. Etymology templates: {{af|en|chopstick|-ology}} chopstick + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chopstickology (uncountable)
  1. (humorous) The art of using chopsticks. Tags: humorous, uncountable
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