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noun
Someone who travels to another country to be with a romantic partner, or to experience love.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
A pat (gentle touch, e.g. on the head) meant as a display of love or affection; often euphemistically or sarcastically referring to a more violent hitting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Blend of love + expat.
From love + pat.
