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Fnord is a uniquely Discordian word, and is often used as a greeting or sign of recognition between discordians. It originates in the Discordian text Principia Discordia.

It is used variously to mean 'gotcha,' 'lookout!,' who farted?, and 'albatross!'

See also: Fnord!, Fnord googlism, Which FNORD are you?

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