Dad rock

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noun

often derogatory a type of classic rock music that tends to appeal to adults, often played by middle-aged musicians

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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dad-in-law, dad joke, dado, dado head, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Dad rock, DAE, daedal, Daedala, Daedalid, Daedalion

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How to use Dad rock in a sentence

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