"dadrock" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdædˌɹɒk/
Etymology: From dad + rock. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dad|rock}} dad + rock Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dadrock (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial) Rock music that appeals to an older generation, or that is heavily influenced by that of an earlier era. Tags: colloquial, uncountable Hypernyms: rock Related terms: dad rock [alternative] Translations (Translations): faijarokki (Finnish)

Alternative forms

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