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rort

Syllabification: (rort)
Pronunciation: /rôrt/

Definition of rort

noun

Australian informal
  • 1 [often with modifier] a fraudulent or dishonest act or practice:a tax rort
  • 2a wild party.

Origin:

1930s: back-formation from rorty

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