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addaword.gifdefinition of birther

nounbirthers are opponents of US President Barack Obama, who claim that he is not a 'natural born citizen' (not born in the USA)

The Republicans who appear to be willing to listen to “birthers,” even to debunk them, have to walk a tightrope.

Submitted on 03/08/2009 15:48:00

Definition of birther from the Open Dictionary – a public resource hosted by Macmillan English Dictionary Online

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to make a lot of unpleasant noise by shouting or crying