"poptimism" meaning in All languages combined

See poptimism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈpɑptɪmɪzəm/ [General-American], /ˈpɒptɪmɪzəm/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Etymology: Blend of pop + optimism. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|pop|optimism}} Blend of pop + optimism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} poptimism (uncountable)
  1. The belief that pop music (or pop culture in general) is worthy of professional critique and interest. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: popism Related terms: poptimist
    Sense id: en-poptimism-en-noun-9uWzH1pB Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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