Cribbers

/ˈkrɪbərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cribber; multiple people who plagiarize or multiple horses exhibiting cribbing behavior.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'cribber' with '-s' suffix, from 'crib' plus '-er' plus '-s.'

Kelly Says

The term 'cribbers' is used in academic contexts to describe those who plagiarize, but in equestrian circles it's used almost sympathetically, as the behavior is often stress-related.

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