"specullector" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: specullectors [plural]
Etymology: Blend of speculator + collector. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|speculator|collector}} Blend of speculator + collector Head templates: {{en-noun}} specullector (plural specullectors)
  1. (informal, derogatory) A buyer of art that speculates on its rising value. Tags: derogatory, informal Categories (topical): Art, People
    Sense id: en-specullector-en-noun-dnAILXx7 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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