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newsfroup

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newsfroup definition

messaging, humour
A silly synonym for Usenet newsgroup, originally a typo but now in regular use on Usenet's news:talk.bizarre and other lunatic-fringe groups.
Compare hing, grilf, and filk.
[Jargon File]
(1994-12-13)

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Newsfroup is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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