"femcelcore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From femcel + -core. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|femcel|core<id:aesthetic>}} femcel + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} femcelcore (uncountable)
  1. (neologism) A melancholic aesthetic associated (often ironically) with the femcel movement. Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Aesthetics, Female people, Incel community
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