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normcore

norm·core
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nawrm-kawr, -kohr]
    • /ˈnɔrmˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nawrm-kawr, -kohr]
    • /ˈnɔrmˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr/

Definitions of normcore word

  • noun normcore a fashion style or way of dressing characterized by ordinary, plain clothing with no designer names, often a reaction against trendy fashion. 1
  • noun normcore clothes that conform to this style: I wear normcore on weekends—usually a t-shirt and jeans. 1
  • adjective normcore noting or relating to this style: She’s definitely a normcore dresser. 1
  • noun normcore a consciously unobtrusive style of dress 0

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Origin of normcore

First appearance:

before 2005
One of the 1% newest English words
2005-10; norm(al) + (hard)-core (“extreme; hence, rejecting mainstream trends”) or core1 (“something basic or essential”)

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Parts of speech for Normcore

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

normcore popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Top questions with normcore

  • what is normcore?
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