"react Andy" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-react Andy.wav Forms: react Andys [plural], react Andies [plural]
Etymology: From react + Andy (“slang for a Twitch streamer”), originating from live streaming service Twitch in late 2018. Head templates: {{en-noun|s|react Andies}} react Andy (plural react Andys or react Andies)
  1. (Internet slang, sometimes derogatory) A streamer who publishes videos in which they react to other people's content. Wikipedia link: Know Your Meme, Twitch (service) Tags: Internet, derogatory, sometimes Categories (topical): People Synonyms: react Anderson, reacting Andy Related terms: reply girl
    Sense id: en-react_Andy-en-noun--GEmH7zF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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