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Y2K aesthetic

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A nostalgic, retrofuturistic style from the late 1990s and early 2000s, characterized by optimism about technology, featuring shiny or metallic materials, translucent plastics, and designs inspired by digital technology of that era such as iMacs and cyber themes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: aesthetic

Topics: arts, fashion, graphic-design, lifestyle

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Meaning 2

Synonym of McBling (“an aesthetic”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: aesthetic

Topics: arts, fashion, graphic-design, lifestyle

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Synonyms: McBling

Antonyms: none provided

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