foamer

English

Etymology

foam +‎ -er

Pronunciation
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Noun

foamer (plural foamers)

  1. (slang) An obsessive railfan, often used pejoratively.[1]
  2. A device that foams or froths liquid.
    1. (cooking) A screw-top culinary device that comprises a pressure vessel used to hold a liquid and is charged with a compressed gas, to force the contents out of the nozzle, to create a foam.

References
  1. Dan Barry (November 7, 2009), “Awesome Train Set, Mr. Buffett”, in The New York Times‎

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