"mallcore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: mall + -core, since it may be played as background music in shopping centres. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mall|core|id2=music}} mall + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mallcore (uncountable)
  1. (slang, derogatory, music) Popular music that is overproduced, mainstream, corporately controlled, etc., as opposed to popular music that is independent or artistic. Tags: derogatory, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-mallcore-en-noun-FsGIfX3Q Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  2. (informal, derogatory, music) nu metal. Tags: derogatory, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-mallcore-en-noun-jSr~khDO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -core (music) Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 27 73 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -core (music): 38 62 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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