Meanings
nounavant basic (plural avant basics)
plural avant basics
- aestheticA form of maximalism characterized by retro-psychedelic patterns, squiggly shapes, and pastel colors.
adjectiveavant basic (comparative more avant basic, superlative most avant basic)
comparative more avant basic · superlative most avant basic
- Of the avant basic aesthetic.
Origin
Blend of avant-garde + basic.
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