"zombocalypse" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /zɒmˈbɒkəlɪps/ [Received-Pronunciation], /zɒmˈbɑkəlɪps/ [General-American] Audio: en-au-zombocalypse.ogg Forms: Zombocalypse [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of zombie + apocalypse. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|zombie|apocalypse}} Blend of zombie + apocalypse Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} zombocalypse
  1. (slang, horror) The breakdown of society as a result of a zombie outbreak. Tags: slang Synonyms: zombie apocalypse
    Sense id: en-zombocalypse-en-noun-0TYdxmVu Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Horror, Zombies

Alternative forms

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