"plewd" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: plewds [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Charles Rice. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Charles Rice|nobycat=1|w=-}} Coined by Charles Rice Head templates: {{en-noun}} plewd (plural plewds)
  1. A stylized sweat drop drawn on the air around a character's head, as if it were coming out of the character, as used in cartoons, especially comic strips. Categories (topical): Comics Related terms: emanata

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