In a metaphorical sense, used to describe a person, place, thing, or situation that is overly
pretentious, showy, or trying too hard to appear
sophisticated, yet lacking in genuine depth or substance.
A situation or behavior that is superficially attractive or
sophisticated but is ultimately unfulfilling or of little value.
1. Did you see his latest
Instagram post, with that obscure quote and the black-and-white photo? So branzino.
2. That new boutique
coffee shop feels a bit branzino to me, all style and no real
coffee culture.