"röck döts" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɹɒk ˌdɒts/, /ˈɹøːk ˌdøːts/
Etymology: The words rock dots with the unnecessary umlaut placed above them. Etymology templates: {{m|en|rock}} rock, {{m|en|dots}} dots Head templates: {{en-noun|p|nolinkhead=1}} röck döts pl (plural only)
  1. (informal, humorous) Heavy metal umlaut(s). Tags: humorous, informal, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Musical genres, Typography Synonyms: rock dots

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