New-wavish

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic of or similar to New Wave.

    "Despite the really stupid name, this marginally new-wavish quartet has its moments: a silly slowed-down mess-around on "Rebel (She's A)," and some solid hooks in the originals, even a moderately interesting "Pictures of Lily" update, "Poster Girl.""

Example

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"Despite the really stupid name, this marginally new-wavish quartet has its moments: a silly slowed-down mess-around on "Rebel (She's A)," and some solid hooks in the originals, even a moderately interesting "Pictures of Lily" update, "Poster Girl.""

Etymology

From new wave + -ish.

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