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dolewave.

An Australian music genre that emerged in the early 2010s, typically laid-back, lo-fi and guitar-driven.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An Australian music genre that emerged in the early 2010s, typically laid-back, lo-fi and guitar-driven.

    Australia · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From dole + -wave, in reference to the dole (“unemployment benefit”), seen as representative of the artists' lifestyles.

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