"alternateen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alternateens [plural]
Etymology: US circa 1990, blend of alternative + teen, around popularization of alternative rock in early 1990s. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|alternative|teen|nocap=1}} blend of alternative + teen Head templates: {{en-noun}} alternateen (plural alternateens)
  1. A teenager with an interest in alternative rock and the associated youth counterculture, particularly with visible markers such as piercings. Synonyms: alterna-teen Related terms: emo, goth, hipster, indie, punk
    Sense id: en-alternateen-en-noun-4QJxntl9 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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