Meaning & use
Groper
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A large, heavy-bodied fish of the grouper family, found especially in Australian and New Zealand waters.
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The angler proudly displayed the giant groper he had caught off the reef.
Groper is a popular catch among deep-sea fishers in southern Australia.
A note on using this word
In Australian and New Zealand English, 'groper' is the common name for several large reef-dwelling fish; the same spelling can also informally describe a person who gropes.
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2. noun
An informal, disapproving term for a person who inappropriately touches others.
Security removed the groper from the crowded concert venue.
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