"Batmanesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Batmanesque [comparative], most Batmanesque [superlative], Batman-esque [alternative]
Etymology: From Batman + -esque. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Batman|-esque}} Batman + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Batmanesque (comparative more Batmanesque, superlative most Batmanesque)
  1. Resembling or reminiscent of the DC superhero Batman or his media.
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