"mainstreeting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: main street + -ing Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|main street|ing}} main street + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mainstreeting (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly Canada and US, informal, of a politician or celebrity) Greeting and interacting with people in a public place. Tags: Canada, US, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Canadian politics, US politics

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