| Main Entry: | mumblecore |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a genre of low-budget movie using nonprofessionals to depict mundane postcollege or early adult existence |
| Example: | The term "mumblecore" was coined by Eric Masunaga, a sound editor. |
| Etymology: | 2002 |
| Main Entry: | mumblecore |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | in filmmaking, a genre of very low-budget productions focused on personal relationships and daily life |
| Example: | "The Puffy Chair" is a great example of mumblecore. |
| Etymology: | by 2005 |