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marmalade droppers

marmalade droppers is the plural of marmalade dropper.

Meaning of marmalade dropper

Noun

marmalade dropper (plural marmalade droppers)

  1. (UK, informal) Astonishing information, especially something learned from the news media.
  2. (UK, informal) A publicity stunt; something shocking intended to receive news coverage.
    • 2023 'The return of David Cameron: What is going on?', BBC News.
      "Just because something is a marmalade dropper, doesn't make it a good idea."
    Synonyms:
    muffin choker

Questions about marmalade droppers

What is marmalade droppers the plural of?
Marmalade droppers is the plural of marmalade dropper.

Words near marmalade droppers in the dictionary

  1. Marmageddon
  2. marmalade
  3. marmalade box
  4. marmalade boxes
  5. marmalade dropper
  6. marmalade droppers
  7. marmalade plum
  8. marmalade plums
  9. marmalade tree
  10. marmalade trees
  11. marmaladed

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