Bubblegrunge

//ˈbʌb.əlˌɡɹʌndʒ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Rock music incorporating elements of bubblegum pop (such as catchy melodies) and grunge (such as guitar fuzz). uncountable

    "While not the most celebrated forms – at least, not yet – heritage bubblegrunge is certainly one of the hardest to get off your shoe."

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"While not the most celebrated forms – at least, not yet – heritage bubblegrunge is certainly one of the hardest to get off your shoe."

Etymology

Blend of bubblegum + grunge.

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