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Naarmcore
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English
Etymology
en Naarm normcore, equivalent to en Naarm -core<id:aesthetic>.
Pronunciation
en /ˈnɑː(ɹ)mkɔː(ɹ)/
Noun
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en Australia sometimes considered _ offensive An aesthetic reflecting Melbourne style, featuring clothing such as puffer jackets, cargo pants and beanies. from 2022
Usage notes
The term has been rejected by some Indigenous Australians as offensive. wyi Naarm is the Woiworrung name for the area of inner Melbourne, and opponents claim the term "redefin[es] Naarm for a white aesthetic" and reduces the name Naarm to a "little fashion moment".First Nations creators call out 'Naarmcore' TikTok fashion trend https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/first-nations-creators-call-out-naarmcore-tiktok-fashion-trend/b4i7h4tyq SBS News Elias Michelle 26 July 2022 8 January 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20250914053053/https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/first-nations-creators-call-out-naarmcore-tiktok-fashion-trend/b4i7h4tyq 14 September 2025.
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