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trashterpiece

noun

Etymology

Blend of trash + masterpiece.

  1. calqued from Meisterstück — “masterpiece”
  2. calqued from meesterstuk
  3. compounded as trashterpiece — “trash + masterpiece”

Definitions

  1. A film, book, or other work that is widely regarded as poor, but still admired by some.

    • Our theory: Tager saw Ed Wood's 1958 trashterpiece, "Plan 9 From Outer Space," which, yes, contains the line: "Kenneth, what is the frequency?"

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