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grandpacore

grandpacore noun: an aesthetic based on things stereotypically associated with grandfathers, including loafers, vests, etc.

Noun

grandpacore (uncountable)

  1. (aesthetic) An aesthetic based on things stereotypically associated with grandfathers, including loafers, vests, etc.
    • Trust us when we tell you that your nearest charity shop or vintage store is packed full of “grandpacore” gems.2024 January 16, Joy Montgomery, “Why Second-Hand Is The Only Way To Wear 2024’s “Grandpacore” Trend”, in Vogue, archived from the original on 31 Mar 2024
    • A quick scroll through TikTok will reveal countless videos teaching you how to master the grandpacore look. […] Much like other microtrends, grandpacore has seamlessly transitioned from the high-fashion runways to the world of TikTok, proving that it's no exception to the influential...2024 March 3, Shelby Comroe, “Goodbye Coastal Grandmother, Hello Grandpacore”, in InStyle, archived from the original on 17 Jun 2024

Origin of grandpacore

From grandpa + -core.

Questions about grandpacore

What does grandpacore mean?
Grandpacore means an aesthetic based on things stereotypically associated with grandfathers, including loafers, vests, etc.
What part of speech is grandpacore?
Grandpacore is a noun.

Words near grandpacore in the dictionary

  1. grandorders
  2. grandordinal
  3. Grandorge
  4. Grandorges
  5. grandpa
  6. grandpacore
  7. grandpap
  8. grandpapa
  9. grandpapas
  10. grandpappies
  11. grandpappy

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