An underground feminist punk movement and subculture that began in the early 1990s.
A 1990s feminist punk movement characterized by raw aggressive guitar, feminist politics, and DIY culture. Key bands: Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Sleater-Kinney.
"Riot grrrl reshaped what punk could be about."
Riot grrrl means: A 1990s feminist punk movement characterized by raw aggressive guitar, feminist politics, and DIY culture. Key bands: Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Sleater-Kinney.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
riot grrrl means: A 1990s feminist punk movement characterized by raw aggressive guitar, feminist politics, and DIY culture. Key bands: Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Sleater-Kinney.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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An underground feminist punk movement and subculture that began in the early 1990s.
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A (usually female) member of this subculture.
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