"cryptobro" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cryptobros [plural]
Etymology: PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr crypto + bro Etymology templates: {{l|ine-pro|*bʰréh₂tēr}} *bʰréh₂tēr, {{PIE word|en|bʰréh₂tēr}} PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr, {{compound|en|crypto|bro}} crypto + bro Head templates: {{en-noun}} cryptobro (plural cryptobros)
  1. (slang, sometimes derogatory) An enthusiastic cryptocurrency supporter, usually male, especially a dogmatic, condescending one. Tags: derogatory, slang, sometimes Categories (topical): Cryptocurrency, People Synonyms: crypto bro Hypernyms: tech bro Translations (enthusiastic cryptocurrency supporter): kryptovaluuttaintoilija (Finnish)

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