"Banksyesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Banksyesque [comparative], most Banksyesque [superlative], Banksy-esque [alternative]
Etymology: From Banksy + -esque. Etymology templates: {{af|en|w:Banksy|-esque}} Banksy + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Banksyesque (comparative more Banksyesque, superlative most Banksyesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the works of Banksy, an England-based street artist, political activist, and film director.
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