"fudge-nudger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fudge-nudgers [plural]
Etymology: A vulgar allusion to anal sex, from fudge (“euphemism for faeces”) + nudger (“one who nudges”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|fudge|nudger|t1=euphemism for faeces|t2=one who nudges}} fudge (“euphemism for faeces”) + nudger (“one who nudges”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} fudge-nudger (plural fudge-nudgers)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A gay man. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-fudge-nudger-en-noun-hUq-2MIf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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