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Tarantino

/ˌtær.ənˈtiː.noʊ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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  1. 1

    Characteristic of the films of Quentin Tarantino, typically featuring stylized graphic violence, dark humor, eclectic soundtracks, and nonlinear storytelling.

    "The indie thriller featured a distinctly Tarantino sequence of events involving quirky hitmen and sharp dialogue."

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Derived from the surname of American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, whose distinctive cinematic style became so influential that it coined an eponym in the late 20th century. The proper surname itself originates from the Italian demonym for someone from Taranto, a city in Apulia, Italy. In English usage, it has evolved into an adjective describing stylized violence, nonlinear timelines, and sharp pop-culture dialogue.

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