"George Lucas" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Forms: George Lucases [present, singular, third-person], George Lucasing [participle, present], George Lucased [participle, past], George Lucased [past]
Etymology: From George Lucas and his treatment of the Star Wars film series, most notably his alterations of the original trilogy in 1997. Head templates: {{en-verb}} George Lucas (third-person singular simple present George Lucases, present participle George Lucasing, simple past and past participle George Lucased)
  1. (fandom slang, transitive) To modify or retcon a fictional work, usually a film, retroactively after release. Wikipedia link: Changes in Star Wars re-releases, George Lucas, Star Wars Tags: slang, transitive Synonyms: Lucas
    Sense id: en-George_Lucas-en-verb-gkjD4nue Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle

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