"lulzfag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lulzfags [plural]
Etymology: From lulz + -fag. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lulz|fag}} lulz + -fag Head templates: {{en-noun}} lulzfag (plural lulzfags)
  1. (Internet slang) A person, especially a member of Anonymous, who causes disruption or attacks a target for amusement rather than as a principle-based protest or demonstration. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): People Related terms: moralfag

Inflected forms

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