Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

goblincore

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: gob-lin-core
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An aesthetic and fashion movement that celebrates unidyllic aspects of nature, such as dirt, moss, mushrooms, and insects.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A cousin to the ever-popular Cottagecore, Goblincore celebrates parts of nature that many would perceive as dirty or unsettling, like frogs, snails, and mushrooms."
"[Amanda] Brennan thinks goblincore’s “spooky and cozy nature” will only make it more popular in autumn."
"But that's not all, mushroom motifs have been popping up all over the fashion space (likely thanks to the nature-inspired goblincore trend)."

Etymology

From goblin + -core.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: goblin

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

goblin mode

Frequently Paired Words

cottagecore goblin mode

Questions

What does goblincore mean?: An aesthetic and fashion movement that celebrates unidyllic aspects of nature, such as dirt, moss, mushrooms, and insects.
Where does goblincore come from?: From goblin + -core.

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