"alt-rocker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alt-rockers [plural]
Etymology: From alt-rock + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|alt-rock|-er|id2=occupation}} alt-rock + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} alt-rocker (plural alt-rockers)
  1. (music, informal) A performer of alternative rock music. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Music

Inflected forms

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