"twoccer" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtwɒkə(ɹ)/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: twoccers [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒkə(ɹ) Etymology: From TWOC + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|TWOC|-er|id2=agent noun}} TWOC + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} twoccer (plural twoccers)
  1. (British) A person who engages in twoccing; a car thief. Tags: British Categories (topical): Crime, People Synonyms: dragger, twocker Related terms: twoc, twoccing, joyrider

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