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Meaning of delebrity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A dead celebrity, particularly one whose image is used for promoting a product.

Examples

“The licensing of names and images of dead celebrities can be very big business. Need more proof? Dead celebrities, or "delebrities," were everywhere at the 2017 Licensing Expo, which took place last week in Las Vegas. John Wayne and Bela Lugosi even had their own booths on the show floor.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

Delectability Delectable Delectableness Delectably Delectate Delectation

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