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Added to the end of a word to describe a style, aesthetic or vibe, like “cottagecore” (cosy countryside living) or “gorpcore” (outdoor gear as fashion). People also invent jokey ones, like “Monday-core”, for a general mood.
ZACK’S TRANSLATION
Turning your normal life into a brand. Your messy desk is “chaos-core”. It is still a messy desk.
“My room is giving cottagecore.”
It is giving one candle and a dying plant.
“Eating cereal for dinner is peak broke-core.”
It’s also peak Tuesday-core.
“This outfit is so gorpcore.”
You bought a £300 jacket to walk to the bus stop.
| WHAT THEY SAY | “That’s so cottagecore.” |
|---|---|
| WHAT THEY MEAN | “That has a cosy, rustic vibe.” |
| GROWN-UP VERSION | “That’s quite rustic.” |
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