Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

my culture is not your costume

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English

Syllables: my -cul-ture is not y-our -cos-tume
IPA

39

Scrabble Score

25

Letters

6

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Within a fan group or subculture, an accusation of malicious appropriation by an outsider, or a denial of a person's credentials.

Derogatory; Humorous; Slang

Etymology

Likely inspired by a widely-parodied 2011 ad campaign "We're a Culture, Not a Costume," raising awareness of racially insensitive Halloween costumes.

Usage

Phrases

stolen valor

Frequently Paired Words

stolen valor tourist

Questions

What does my culture is not your costume mean?: Within a fan group or subculture, an accusation of malicious appropriation by an outsider, or a denial of a person's credentials.
Where does my culture is not your costume come from?: Likely inspired by a widely-parodied 2011 ad campaign "We're a Culture, Not a Costume," raising awareness of racially insensitive Halloween costumes.

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