"twattery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: twat + -ery Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|twat|ery}} twat + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} twattery (uncountable)
  1. (UK, Ireland, slang) obnoxious or antisocial behaviour Tags: Ireland, UK, slang, uncountable

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