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bloater en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From bloat + -er, because they swell during preparation.

Meanings

1. (UK) A salted, and lightly smoked herring or mackerel.
2. (Canada, US) A freshwater fish native to the Great Lakes (Coregonus hoyi).

Forms

Deriveds

bloater paste · blue bloater

Synonyms

kieye · wanker (smoked fish)

bloater en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From bloat + -er, in the sense of the person having a "bloated" appearance.

Meanings

1. (UK, slang) a fat person
2. (UK, slang) a greedy person

Forms