"mockbuster" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mockbusters [plural]
Etymology: Blend of mock + blockbuster. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mock|blockbuster}} Blend of mock + blockbuster Head templates: {{en-noun}} mockbuster (plural mockbusters)
  1. (informal) A relatively low-budget film given a similar theme and title to a popular blockbuster in an attempt to piggyback on its success. Wikipedia link: mockbuster Tags: informal Categories (topical): Film Synonyms: knockbuster Related terms: mockbust
    Sense id: en-mockbuster-en-noun-XFdcdmCa Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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