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Temu

/ˈtiːmuː/

Temu adjective: low-quality or an inferior copy.

Adjective

Temu (not comparable)

  1. (Internet, attributive, derogatory, neologism) Low-quality or an inferior copy.
    • A Twitter user, saiyangod, contacted MaltheL out of curiosity and was invited to a “Temu brand Hustler’s University focused on exploiting OnlyFans models.”2023 August 13, Jeremy Gan, “Ex-Overwatch pro mocked for promoting knock-off “Hustler’s University” after being dropped”, in Dexerto, archived from the original on 14 Aug 2023
    • But to everyone else, the confluence of America’s failure in Iran and Trump’s Temu colosseum should paint a clear picture of decadence, rot and weakness trying to conceal itself behind macho kitsch.2026 June 15, Michelle Goldberg, “The UFC 250 Was a Garish Spectacle of American Decline”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
    Synonyms:
    knockoff

Synonyms of Temu

Origin of Temu

From Temu, an online marketplace noted for poor-quality, knockoff and bootleg products; the website itself ostensibly derives its name from its motto, team up, price down. Compare Wish.com.

Questions about Temu

What does Temu mean?
Temu means low-quality or an inferior copy.
What part of speech is Temu?
Temu is an adjective.
How do you pronounce Temu?
Temu is pronounced /ˈtiːmuː/.

Words near Temu in the dictionary

  1. temsed bread
  2. temsed breads
  3. temses
  4. temsing
  5. temsirolimus
  6. Temu
  7. Temuco
  8. Temujin
  9. Temuka
  10. temulence
  11. temulency

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