"shitcoin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shitcoins [plural]
Etymology: Blend of shit + Bitcoin. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|shit|Bitcoin}} Blend of shit + Bitcoin Head templates: {{en-noun}} shitcoin (plural shitcoins)
  1. (derogatory, vulgar) A cryptocurrency of little or unclear value. Tags: derogatory, vulgar Categories (topical): Cryptocurrency Synonyms: shit coin Related terms: memecoin

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