subvertising

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noun

The use of parodies of corporate and political advertisements in order to make an ironic statement.

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Meanings

nounsubvertising (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of parodies of corporate and political advertisements in order to make an ironic statement.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
brandalism

Origin

Blend of subvert + advertising.

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Translations

Finnish vastamainonta
  • vastamainontapractice
Cite this entry
APA

subvertising. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subvertising

MLA

“subvertising.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subvertising. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subvertising,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subvertising.

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