"feghoot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: feghoots [plural]
Etymology: From a science-fiction series called "Through Time and Space with Ferdinand Feghoot" by Reginald Bretnor. Head templates: {{en-noun}} feghoot (plural feghoots)
  1. A short story ending in a pun. Wikipedia link: feghoot Categories (topical): Comedy

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