"fastwalker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fastwalkers [plural]
Etymology: From fast + walker, from the notion that UFOs travel fast. Originally a code word created by NORAD. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fast|walker}} fast + walker Head templates: {{en-noun}} fastwalker (plural fastwalkers)
  1. (ufology) Synonym of UFO. Categories (topical): Ufology Synonyms: UFO [synonym, synonym-of]

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