"balletcore" meaning in English

See balletcore in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From ballet + -core. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ballet|core|id2=aesthetic}} ballet + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} balletcore (uncountable)
  1. (TikTok aesthetic) A style that borrows from the elements of ballet, including tutus, leggings, unitards, etc. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Aesthetics
    Sense id: en-balletcore-en-noun-4DYEakik Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -core (aesthetic)

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