Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nordic noir

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.20 in modern English

Syllables: nordic noir
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A subgenre of film noir, set (and usually produced) in Scandinavia; typified by psychologically complex storylines involving the investigation of cruel or brutal crime, as well as heavy use of stark landscapes, pathetic fallacy and grinding realism.

Uncountable

noun

A film or show of this subgenre.

Countable

Etymology

Blend of Nordic + film noir.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Nordic noirs (plural)

Synonyms

Scandinavian noir Scandi noir

Questions

What does nordic noir mean?: A subgenre of film noir, set (and usually produced) in Scandinavia; typified by psychologically complex storylines involving the investigation of cruel or brutal crime, as well as heavy use of stark landscapes, pathetic fallacy and grinding realism.
Where does nordic noir come from?: Blend of Nordic + film noir.

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