rockumentary

noun

rock·​u·​men·​ta·​ry

ˌräkyəˈmentərē,

-yü-,

-ˈmen‧trē

plural -es

: a documentary relating to rock music

Word History

Etymology

blend of rock entry 4 and documentary entry 2

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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