"Eurotrash" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Euro- + trash. Compare white trash. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|Euro|trash}} Euro- + trash Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Eurotrash (uncountable)
  1. Continental European entertainment that is of low quality, or is lowbrow. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-Eurotrash-en-noun-qVx-INxt
  2. (chiefly US, derogatory) European expatriates or visitors to the United States lacking a work ethic and focused on entertainment or leisure. Tags: US, derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-Eurotrash-en-noun-DxZqVaGr Disambiguation of People: 1 99 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with Euro-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 8 92 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with Euro-: 17 83 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 7 93 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 98
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