bubblegrunge

English

Etymology

Blend of bubblegum +‎ grunge.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʌb.əlˌɡɹʌndʒ/

Noun

bubblegrunge (uncountable)

  1. (music) Rock music incorporating elements of bubblegum pop (such as catchy melodies) and grunge (such as guitar fuzz).
    • 2016 March 26, Ben Thompson, “Wolf Alice live review – goodbye, cool world”, in The Guardian[1], →ISSN:
      While not the most celebrated forms – at least, not yet – heritage bubblegrunge is certainly one of the hardest to get off your shoe.
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