"metagrobologist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: metagrobologists [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒlədʒɪst Etymology: A fanciful formation from metagrobolize + -ologist. Appeared in the 1980s. Etymology templates: {{af|en|metagrobolize|-ologist}} metagrobolize + -ologist Head templates: {{en-noun}} metagrobologist (plural metagrobologists)
  1. (humorous, rare) A person who studies puzzles. Tags: humorous, rare Related terms: metagrobolism

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