"woofter" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-woofter.ogg Forms: woofters [plural]
Etymology: From poofter. Compare also woof (“noise made by a dog”). Head templates: {{en-noun}} woofter (plural woofters)
  1. (UK slang) A male homosexual. Tags: UK, slang Categories (topical): LGBTQ Synonyms: male homosexual, wooftah Derived forms: woolly woofter
    Sense id: en-woofter-en-noun-C1Za5CsT Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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        "(UK slang) A male homosexual."
      ],
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        },
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        }
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    }
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