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dolewave

(music, Australia) An Australian music genre that emerged in the early 2010s, typically laid-back, lo-fi and guitar-driven.

ˈdoʊləˌweɪv184 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(music, Australia) An Australian music genre that emerged in the early 2010s, typically laid-back, lo-fi and guitar-driven.

Origin: From , in reference to the unemployment benefit, seen as representative of the artists' lifestyles. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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