"Madchester" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of mad + Manchester Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mad|Manchester}} Blend of mad + Manchester Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Madchester
  1. (music) An alternative rock genre and associated social scene that originated in Manchester, England, in the late 1980s, influenced by indie, psychedelic and dance music. Wikipedia link: Madchester Categories (topical): Musical genres Categories (place): Greater Manchester, England
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