glamrock

noun
UK /ˈɡlæm.rɒk/
US /ˈɡlæm.rɑːk/

A loud, sparkly kind of rock music where singers wear bright clothes and makeup.

My uncle still plays glamrock songs from the 1970s at every party.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of fashion with shiny clothes, big hair, and lots of glitter.

She dressed in full glamrock for the costume contest.

3. A music scene or concert featuring glamrock bands.

We went to a glamrock show downtown last night.

4. A playful way to describe anything flashy and over-the-top.

His birthday cake was pure glamrock, covered in gold sprinkles.