"Beetlemania" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Beetle + -mania, jokingly playing on Beatlemania. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Beetle|-mania}} Beetle + -mania Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Beetlemania (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Enthusiasm for Volkswagen Beetle automobiles. Tags: informal, uncountable
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