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Synonyms & antonyms
nounSuperhero movies, especially those of high cinematic quality.
Origin
cape + kino, since superheroes stereotypically wear capes. Probably coined in contrast to capeshit, referencing superhero movies derogatorily.
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capekino. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capekino
“capekino.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capekino. Accessed November 4, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “capekino,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capekino.
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