"shitposter" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-shitposter.ogg [Australia] Forms: shitposters [plural]
Etymology: shitpost + -er or shit + poster Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|shitpost|er}} shitpost + -er, {{compound|en|shit|poster}} shit + poster Head templates: {{en-noun}} shitposter (plural shitposters)
  1. (Internet slang, vulgar, derogatory) A person who makes worthless posts on a messageboard, newsgroup, or other online discussion platform. Tags: Internet, derogatory, vulgar Synonyms: trashposter, funposter

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1999 March 9, Esko Illi [username], “Re: I have returned”, in alt.rock-n-roll.metal.metallica (Usenet)",
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          "ref": "2013 January 14, Deepfriedice [username], “Re: Winduh 8 Piles (TM) cannot do a safe fast shutdown”, in 24hoursupport.helpdesk (Usenet)",
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