New-wavish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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