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trick cyclist

noun

Etymology

Deliberate malapropism of psychiatrist.

Definitions

  1. A psychiatrist.

    • It was a commonplace for the medical officer to refer problem cases to the "trick cyclist" so that people got used to the idea that he might be able to help.
    • But what if it had the contrary effect? What if his wife turned wholly sane? What if she announced, not on any trick cyclist's couch...
    • "I want to, and my trick-cyclist says it might help. Kill or cure."

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