"horrorcore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: horror + -core Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|horror|core|id2=music}} horror + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} horrorcore (uncountable)
  1. (music) A subgenre of hip-hop music with horror-themed lyrics and imagery. Wikipedia link: horrorcore Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music, Musical genres

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