"eggsactly" meaning in English

See eggsactly in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more eggsactly [comparative], most eggsactly [superlative]
Etymology: Blend of egg + exactly. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|egg|exactly}} Blend of egg + exactly Head templates: {{en-adv}} eggsactly (comparative more eggsactly, superlative most eggsactly)
  1. (informal, humorous) Exactly, when referring to eggs or Easter. Tags: humorous, informal Categories (lifeform): Eggs

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