"crabcore" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: crab + -core Etymology templates: {{suf|en|crab|core|id2=music}} crab + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} crabcore (uncountable)
  1. (Internet slang, humorous) The supposed musical genre of metalcore guitarists who adopt a low squatting pose with spread legs. Tags: Internet, humorous, uncountable Synonyms: crab-core
    Sense id: en-crabcore-en-noun-HTajb9bE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -core (music)

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