Mythbust

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To dispel a stereotype or misconception. ambitransitive

    "“I definitely prefer limiting our hands-on action-adventure to our attempts to mythbust my love scenes.” Pete smiled and pulled her close."

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"“I definitely prefer limiting our hands-on action-adventure to our attempts to mythbust my love scenes.” Pete smiled and pulled her close."

Etymology

Back-formation from mythbuster. Equivalent to myth + bust.

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