Astronot

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of actornaut. derogatory, humorous

    "The astronots claimed they never did take any lighting with them to the Moon so where did all that extra light come from? Close inspection reveals that neither of Aldrins feet/boots are on any rungs as he descends the ladder. He is thus falling downwards as the shot is taken."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of astronot. alt-of, alternative

Example

More examples

"The astronots claimed they never did take any lighting with them to the Moon so where did all that extra light come from? Close inspection reveals that neither of Aldrins feet/boots are on any rungs as he descends the ladder. He is thus falling downwards as the shot is taken."

Etymology

Blend of astronaut + not.

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