Meaning of microceleb | Babel Free

Definitions

Clipping of microcelebrity.

abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal

Examples

“The Starsearch concept appeared to be that a panel of microcelebs amused themselves by judging a series of very poor amateur talent acts. So we saw some clips of very poor talent acts and Keith Chegwin and the microcelebs wetting themselves about them.”

“While many Web-birthed microcelebs may dabble, [Amor] Hilton was dogged in her pursuit of Tila Tequila—style fame, regardless of the consequences.”

“Producers recognize this phenomenon, and they facilitate it with crazier, more dramatic content. Because now Demi Lovato isn't just competing with Miley Cyrus for your attention; she's competing with Jessi Slaughter, and Kiki Kannibal (teen webcam microcelebs who were recently targeted by trolls).”

“This ever-fashionable NYC import is best known these days as a nightclub and lounge that attracts the beautiful people and microcelebs with money to burn.”

“Real heads know Huell Howser, the longtime host of California-specific travel shows on PBS. His enthusiasm for and confusion about literally everything on the planet made him a microceleb in CA, as well as an early impression of comedian James Adomian.”

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