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Steampunk
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Alternate history:
A
subgenre
of
science fiction
that
depicts
advanced
technology
combined
with Victorian
style
and
aesthetics
, such as
steam-powered
machines
and
vehicles
,
visible
gears
and
screws
and people
dressed
in 19th-century attires.
●
A
writer
of
steampunk
fiction.
●
A person
cosplaying
as a
steampunk
character.
Verb
●
To
depict
in a
steampunk
manner.
Sourced from
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Origin
steampunk
English
-punk
English
steam
English
steam
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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