retrofade

One whos glory has faded, long ago

Retrofad at bsf

by Anonymous October 23, 2003

RetroQue

RetroQue is the name of a Direct Music Licensing Company
the term" Retro refers to a Musical Niche Market which the company caters to and the word Que" is an intentional misspelling of the word "Cue" as in music Cue Sheet,
Hence the name "RETROQUE"

{RetroQue} {Retro}-{Cue}

by Amazing Braztek August 16, 2010

retrofuck

verb- when trying to correct, redo, fix, or retrofit a situation, the result is worse than before.

Al totally retrofucked his bathroom during his year-long home improvement frenzy.

by theplatinumgoddess August 3, 2011

retrofuture

A version of the future that also has a nostalgic feel or vibe. Characteristic of the views of the future associated with the past.

Mike: "I spent all day listening to retrofuture vibes, best stuff out there."

Paul: "Yeah, they sure make you feel like you're in 1980 and 2080 at the same time..."

by agaminon February 25, 2021

retroful

A strong feeling of tiredness relating to retro mario.

“man im so retroful right now”

by bigblackrock May 29, 2023

Retrofuturism

Retrofuturism (also known as Chronopunk) is a genre where the past and future collide—combining historical elements with futuristic technology, culture, or society, or vice versa (a future where old tech is used). This fusion often creates unique, visually striking worlds where knights wield plasma swords, post-apocalyptic survivors repurpose ancient machines, or neon-lit cities exist alongside old-world traditions.

While not always dystopian, hope and rebellion are often major themes in Chronopunk, as characters challenge oppressive systems, rediscover lost knowledge, or fight for survival in worlds that blend the old and the new.

Examples of Retrofuturism / Chronopunk in Media:
🎥 Movies & TV Shows:
Star Wars (Medieval empires + futuristic space travel)
Nimona (Medieval kingdom + sci-fi tech)
Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts (Post-apocalypse + advanced mutations)
Arcane (Steampunk meets cyberpunk with magic)
The 5th Element (High-tech future with ancient mythologies)
Avatar (The Blue People) (Traditional tribal culture meets advanced technology)
The 100 (Post-apocalyptic societies rebuilding with old-world & future tech)

Nimona is a perfect example of Chronopunk, blending medieval castles with futuristic technology to create a unique Retrofuturism aesthetic.

by AuranBaine February 17, 2025

Retropuke

A Type of puke typically caused by seeing a fool's hilariously bad attempts at making something 'So Retro!'

'Did you see that new Forsaken map..? the Studburn is so bad I almost RETROPUKED!'

by E man :) May 9, 2025