"leaderfag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: leaderfags [plural]
Etymology: leader + -fag Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|leader|fag}} leader + -fag Head templates: {{en-noun}} leaderfag (plural leaderfags)
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory) A person, especially a member of the hacktivist group Anonymous, who acts bossy or unilaterally declares themselves to be in control of something. Tags: Internet, derogatory Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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