poptimist

English

Etymology

Blend of pop +‎ optimist.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɑptɪmɪst/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpɒptɪmɪst/

Noun

poptimist (plural poptimists)

1. A proponent of poptimism.
   • 2022, W. David Marx, “Conclusion”, in Status and Culture, Viking, →ISBN:

     Esteem is not infinite: every poptimist embrace of Lana Del Rey is some time, energy, enthusiasm—and status value—denied to a lesser-known creator pursuing less immediately comprehensible art.