"moralfag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moralfags [plural]
Etymology: From moral + -fag. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|moral|fag}} moral + -fag Head templates: {{en-noun}} moralfag (plural moralfags)
  1. (Internet slang, offensive, derogatory) A person who expresses moral disapproval or moral opinions, especially in a generally amoral setting like the /b/ board on the 4chan community. Tags: Internet, derogatory, offensive Categories (topical): People Related terms: lulzfag

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