"tinhatter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tinhatters [plural]
Etymology: From tinhat + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tinhat|er|id1=fandom}} tinhat + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} tinhatter (plural tinhatters)
  1. (fandom slang, derogatory) Synonym of tinhat. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Conspiracy theories, Shipping (fandom) Synonyms: tinhat [synonym, synonym-of]

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