"robocaller" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: robocallers [plural]
Etymology: robo- + caller Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|robo|caller}} robo- + caller Head templates: {{en-noun}} robocaller (plural robocallers)
  1. (Canada, US, derogatory) The party that initiates a robocall. Tags: Canada, US, derogatory Synonyms: robo caller, robo-caller

Inflected forms

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