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grindcore

grindcore noun: a fusion genre of extreme metal and hardcore punk, incorporating aggressive guitar riffs; extremely rapid drumming; and loud, largely unintelligible screaming.

Noun

grindcore (uncountable)

  1. A fusion genre of extreme metal and hardcore punk, incorporating aggressive guitar riffs; extremely rapid drumming; and loud, largely unintelligible screaming.
    Synonyms:
    grind

Synonyms of grindcore

Origin of grindcore

From grind + -core.

Words formed from grindcore

Questions about grindcore

What does grindcore mean?
Grindcore means a fusion genre of extreme metal and hardcore punk, incorporating aggressive guitar riffs; extremely rapid drumming; and loud, largely unintelligible screaming.
What part of speech is grindcore?
Grindcore is a noun.

Words near grindcore in the dictionary

  1. grindable
  2. grindadrap
  3. grindage
  4. grindal worm
  5. grindal worms
  6. grindcore
  7. grinde
  8. grinded
  9. grindedst
  10. Grindeldore
  11. grindelia

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