"truecel" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɹuːsɛl/ Forms: truecels [plural]
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  1. (incel slang) An incel who has never experienced any form of physical intimacy, including kissing or holding hands, and believes they have (or is believed to have) little to no chance of changing that status. Categories (topical): Incel community Synonyms: trucel

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