"girther" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡɝθɚ/ [General-American] Forms: girthers [plural]
Etymology: From girth + -er, as a pun on birther. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|girth|er}} girth + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} girther (plural girthers)
  1. (slang, US politics) One who believed that Donald Trump was shorter and heavier than suggested by his presidential physical examination in 2018. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Donald Trump, US politics

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