An underground feminist punk movement and subculture that began in the early 1990s.
A 1990s feminist punk movement characterized by raw aggressive guitar, feminist politics, and DIY culture. Key bands: Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Sleater-Kinney.
"Riot grrrl reshaped what punk could be about."
Riot grrrl means: A 1990s feminist punk movement characterized by raw aggressive guitar, feminist politics, and DIY culture. Key bands: Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Sleater-Kinney.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
riot grrrl means: A 1990s feminist punk movement characterized by raw aggressive guitar, feminist politics, and DIY culture. Key bands: Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Sleater-Kinney.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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A subgenre that emerged from punk rock in the late 1970s, characterized by experimentation, angular guitars, and heavier influence from art-rock and electronics. Key bands: Joy Division, Wire, The Fall, Talking Heads.
Slang shorthand for Japanese rock music — a genre that blends Western rock, punk, and metal with distinctly Japanese aesthetics, fashion, and musical sensibilities. J-rock exploded globally in the late 1990s and 2000s through bands like X Japan, L'Arc-en-Ciel, and Dir en grey, gaining massive followings among anime fans and alternative music lovers worldwide. The scene is closely linked to Visual Kei, a flamboyant Japanese rock subculture known for elaborate costumes and heavy makeup.
An underground feminist punk movement and subculture that began in the early 1990s.
A (usually female) member of this subculture.