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fakenger
 n.— «Okay, so what’s up with all the fakengers? That’s right, kids riding fixed-gear or track bikes, with their pantlegs rolled, sporting the messenger look, but without radios or usable bags.» —“fakengers” by Chris Rocket (lypchris) in San Francisco, California Myspace Dec. 14, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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