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popstrel

British  
/ ˈpɒpstrəl /

noun

  1. a young, attractive female pop star

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Etymology

Origin of popstrel

perhaps from popst(er) + -rel

Example Sentences

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At school she faked an eye injury to justify wearing a sequinned eye-patch in homage to popstrel Gabrielle.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2011

That a suburban popstrel like Ke$ha decided Auto-Tune, glitter glue and Dr Luke would make a fitting song for a generation in mourning makes one hate democracy.

From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2011

He is part R&B crooner, part rapper, part "ooh baby" popstrel – all beardlessly, brilliantly charming to girls of a certain age.

From The Guardian • Apr. 3, 2010

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