"twinnie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: twinnies [plural]
Etymology: twin + -ie Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|twin|ie}} twin + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} twinnie (plural twinnies)
  1. A surfboard with two fins. Categories (topical): Surfing

Inflected forms

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