lamestream
- adjective
- /ˈleɪmˌstriːm/
- Offensive
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de la corriente principal (despectivo)
- The band’s latest album was criticized for its lamestream sound, lacking the creativity of their earlier work.
Examples
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Since we know we cannot trust the liberal, lamestream, lapdog media to really cover anything bad for Obama, Congress should be jumping on this with both feet.
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Obama is a failure, as is the lamestream media for covering for him, and the liberal (oh... and progressive) establishment for electing him.
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Critics often dismiss the film as merely another example of lamestream storytelling with no real originality.
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In a sea of lamestream opinions, her unique perspective stood out as genuinely refreshing.
Synonyms
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6.8
Weak and not convincing, often given as an excuse
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7.5
A reason or explanation that is very weak and not believable
Antonyms
Compounds
How Mainstream
Surface Forms
Morphology
lamestream = lame + mainstream (transparent) = lame + mainstream
A clear blend/pun of 'lame' + 'mainstream' so learners who know both bases can infer the derogatory meaning.
Etymology
Lamestream is made by joining lame ('boring' or 'weak') and mainstream ('the usual public culture'); it describes popular culture or products that people see as dull, unoriginal, or not trustworthy. So, calling something lamestream shows you dislike its mainstream nature.