-Core (Suffix)
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A suffix added to anything to describe an aesthetic or lifestyle category. 'Cottagecore' = rural aesthetic. 'Goblincore' = chaotic mess aesthetic. 'Dadcore' = dressing like a dad (this is now somehow cool).
Translation for Parents
Kids put '-core' after everything to name an aesthetic. 'Cottagecore' is the countryside look. 'Normcore' is dressing basic on purpose. 'Dadcore' is dressing like you, specifically. Plot twist: dadcore is considered fashionable now. Your white New Balances won. You won.
Examples
“Her room is so cottagecore”
“Her room has a rustic, countryside, cozy aesthetic”
“Those outfits are giving dadcore”
“Those outfits look like what a stereotypical dad would wear (this might be a compliment now)”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
You can absolutely describe things as '-core.' 'This barbecue is grillcore.' 'That minivan is carpoolcore.' Your kid will groan but they'll understand you.
Category
aesthetic
Peak
2022-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
tiktok, reddit