"instalove" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: insta- + love Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|insta|love}} insta- + love Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} instalove (uncountable)
  1. (informal, neologism) Quick or instantaneous affection. Tags: informal, neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Love Synonyms: love at first sight, insta-love Coordinate_terms: instalust

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