new wave
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new wave

noun, often capitalized N&W

Definition of NEW WAVE

1
: a cinematic movement that is characterized by improvisation, abstraction, and subjective symbolism and that often makes use of experimental photographic techniques
2
: a new movement in a particular field
3
: popular music less raw than punk rock and typically including unconventional melodies, exaggerated beats, and quirky lyrics
4
: dernier cri; especially : fashion that is strikingly outrageous
new–wave \ˈnü-ˈwāv, ˈnyü-, -ˌwāv\ adjective
new wav·er \-ˈwā-vər\ noun

Examples of NEW WAVE

  1. people who listened to punk, New Wave, or disco

First Known Use of NEW WAVE

1960

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