Instapoetry
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A genre of short-form poetry, which emerged on Instagram in the late 2010s, and is typically presented in an aesthetically-pleasing manner. uncountable
"Literature itself is undergoing a similar transition. Indeed, as someone who once read a book a day for a whole year, the current wave of instapoetry, tiny tales, and Tumblr posts has introduced me to an interesting new dimension to storytelling and to engaging with one's audience."
Example
More examples"Literature itself is undergoing a similar transition. Indeed, as someone who once read a book a day for a whole year, the current wave of instapoetry, tiny tales, and Tumblr posts has introduced me to an interesting new dimension to storytelling and to engaging with one's audience."
Etymology
Blend of Instagram + poetry.
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