smashup
- noun
- /ˈsmæʃˌʌp/
- The rationale for the smashups and for the high temperatures comes from the idea that energy can be converted from one form into another.
Examples
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The movie was a smashup of comedy and horror, blending the two genres in an entertaining way.
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The music festival featured a thrilling smashup of rock and hip-hop artists that excited the crowd.
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Looks more like a smashup in an Italian restaurant.
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First real inside dope on the Balkan smashup.
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They've heard you were here and how you got here, that dreadful smashup.
Fiction book (1994) -
Embracing its B-movie camp, Coscarelli's adaptation of David Wong's raucous genre-smashup novel is pure fun and imagination.
Blog text (29) -
Her latest fashion line is a smashup of vintage styles and modern trends, making it unique and appealing.
Synonyms
A group of different things or people that are together
A joining of two different styles into one, for example music and food
Music, album, or artist that mixes two styles to reach more listeners
A new piece made by mixing parts of different songs or videos
A mix of two songs or styles that makes a new track
A work that mixes elements of two or more genres
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Etymology
The word smashup for a creative mix comes from the idea of smash 'to hit or push together'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine songs, styles, or foods pushed together to make a new, fun result.