"whizbangery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From whizbang + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|whizbang|ery}} whizbang + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} whizbangery (uncountable)
  1. A device or effect that is startling or amazing. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: whizzbangery
    Sense id: en-whizbangery-en-noun-p2zKGDCJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ery, Pages with 1 entry

Alternative forms

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          "ref": "2010, Abalo Kossi, In Lumine Tuo: Why Believe in God?",
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