Pomo
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9.8
An informal word for art or books that mix styles and use irony
- noun
- /ˈpoʊmoʊ/
- Jargon
:
posmodernismo
- Films that blend genres often showcase pomo elements, making them unique.
Examples
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Many people enjoy the irony and self-reference found in pomo art.
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Or is this kind of thing too "pomo" for you?
Blog text (11) -
But these "levels" of reality aren't themselves distinct; that's a pomo-type conceit (to which I say, "Poop!").
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Her colorful dress and witty remarks reflect the pomo style she admires.
Synonyms
postmodernism
vsPomo
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8.6
A way of making art and buildings that mixes styles and uses irony
is an informal abbreviation used for the movement and its ironic mixed works
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pomo is an informal short form of postmodern, with 'po' from post- and 'mo' from modern, and since post- means 'after', Pomo describes art or writing that comes 'after' modern style and often mixes styles or uses irony.