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britney

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹitˌni// brit·ney Slang

n. a person who is very popular and famous, especially in music or entertainment. You use this word to describe a star who gets a lot of attention from the media and fans.

n. a celebrity, particularly a pop singer, who attracts intense public interest and media coverage. Informal register; often used with the definite article 'the'.


SIMPLE

She is a huge britney in Europe.

CONTEXTUAL

The new singer is already a britney, with millions of followers on social media.

COMPLEX

In the age of viral fame, anyone can become a britney overnight, though sustaining that level of cultural dominance remains difficult.

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