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grockle

British  
/ ˈɡrɒkəl /

noun

  1. dialect a tourist, esp one from the Midlands or the North of England

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Etymology

Origin of grockle

C20: of unknown origin

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Obscure facts dept: The System popularised the word "grockle", meaning holiday visitors to Cornish towns.

From The Guardian • Jan. 21, 2013

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