Deleb

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A dead celebrity, particularly one whose image is used for promoting a product. neologism

    "Revenues from delebs are already rising as rights companies become more aggressive about advertising and product deals, says Reeder, whose company represents estates including Albert Einstein, Andy Warhol and Johnny Cash."

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"Revenues from delebs are already rising as rights companies become more aggressive about advertising and product deals, says Reeder, whose company represents estates including Albert Einstein, Andy Warhol and Johnny Cash."

Etymology

Blend of dead + celeb.

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