"megapop" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From mega- + pop. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|pop}} mega- + pop Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} megapop (uncountable)
  1. (music, informal) Highly successful mainstream pop music. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: mega-pop

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