"cutecore" meaning in All languages combined

See cutecore on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From cute + -core. Etymology templates: {{etymon|en|:af|cute|-core<id:aesthetic>|id=aesthetic|text=+}} From cute + -core. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cutecore (uncountable)
  1. A type of aesthetic, music genre, and fashion style that emphasizes cuteness, pastel colors, and childlike imagery or motifs. Tags: uncountable Derived forms: cutegore (english: cutecore content involving gore)
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