释义 |
new wave noun Usage: often capitalized N&W Etymology: translation of French nouvelle vague 1. : a cinematic movement that is characterized by improvisation, abstraction, and subjective symbolism and that often makes use of experimental photographic techniques 2. : a new movement in a particular field (as art or cooking) < young chefs who call themselves the New Wave — R.A.Sokolov > 3. : popular music derived from rock but less raw than punk and typically including unconventional melodies, exaggerated beats, and quirky lyrics 4. : the newest fashion ; especially : fashion that is strikingly outrageous • new waver noun, often capitalized N&W |