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Retropreneur

Like an entrepreneur; a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money, but specifically one who is involved in a venture related to the idea of a ‘retro’ style, that is, one which is related to an imitation of a historical past.
Wilbur sure saw the value in that diner, he’s a true retropreneur..
by Cmagee June 21, 2019
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retrocognition

The sudden collective urgency of addressing a departed employee's chronic exaggerations and knee-jerk reactions.
Mark's got more friends here now than when he worked for us. "Retrocognition", he calls it; really though!
by Zappin' Nap January 5, 2020
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Retroclused

Retroclused(adjective)
-A specific old piece of media that is only used for reference, commented or acquired for the fact of it being old and not well known to the listener, basically, its only quality is being Retro
"I think "Secret of Mana" is far from being retroclused, it's a timeless masterpiece"

"Final Station" can be very cool if you play it till the end, I can't believe that are people that say its retroclused, it does use pixelated graphics but its not old!"
by Apothecary youtube person February 5, 2020
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retroscopic

Events or moments from a seemingly-remote past, almost beyond the reach of memory.
He tried to explain to his four-year-old, but the images felt retroscopic - the world healthy and sane, no one afraid to leave their homes, Obama in the White House.
by Monkey's Dad March 15, 2020
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retrospective remoulade

a dutch idiom about looking back on one's past. It is often characterized by focusing on the previously menial parts of life and seeing the greater value in them. Historically, this was used in the US back where many of the dutch people felt home sick and were often months from visiting home once again. Although it has mostly been left to the trash bins of society, it's a worthwhile tid bit
by an actual anteater March 26, 2020
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retrotisserie

During a time of austerity and scarcity, the fond recalling of foods you once loved.
Having eaten meagerly for weeks, he tried to conjure the smell of retrotisserie, shared meals from the recent past, now a comforting and beautiful dream.
by Monkey's Dad March 28, 2020
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Retrosexual

A person who falls in love with old actors after watching old movies.
Friend 1: I just watched Cool Hand Luke and now I'm totally in love with Paul Newman.

Friend 2: You are such a Retrosexual.
by Speeding Clover April 22, 2020
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