Sublebrity

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /sʌblɛbrəti/

Definitions of sublebrity

noun A person who is not quite a celebrity but is well-known or recognized in a specific niche or industry.

Example Sentences

A1 A sublebrity is someone who is not quite famous but has a small following on social media.

A2 I saw a sublebrity at the mall yesterday, but I couldn't remember where I knew them from.

B1 The rise of social media has created a new category of celebrity known as the sublebrity.

B2 Some sublebrities have managed to monetize their online presence through brand partnerships and sponsored content.

C1 Despite being a sublebrity, she was able to leverage her online following to launch a successful clothing line.

C2 The sublebrity's sudden rise to fame was met with both admiration and skepticism from the public.

Examples of sublebrity in a Sentence

formal The sublebrity made a guest appearance at the charity gala.

informal I heard that sublebrity is going to be at the party tonight.

slang That sublebrity is always causing drama on social media.

figurative She may not be an A-list celebrity, but she's definitely a sublebrity in her own right.

Grammatical Forms of sublebrity

past tense

sublebrityd

plural

sublebrities

comparative

more sublebrity

superlative

most sublebrity

present tense

sublebrity

future tense

will sublebrity

perfect tense

have sublebrityd

continuous tense

is sublebritying

singular

sublebrity

positive degree

sublebrity

infinitive

to sublebrity

gerund

sublebritying

participle

sublebrityed

Origin and Evolution of sublebrity

First Known Use: 2010 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'sublebrity' is believed to have originated as a portmanteau of 'subpar' and 'celebrity' to describe individuals who are not quite celebrities but have some level of public recognition.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in informal contexts to refer to minor public figures or social media personalities, 'sublebrity' has since gained traction in popular culture and media to describe individuals who are known for being famous for not being famous.