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nostal-ja vu

A fond remembering of an event or a time period that you couldn't possibly have lived through yourself.
Tony is only 20 years old but he's into the Rat Pack. His iPod is full of Sinatra tunes. He's got a bad case of nostal-ja vu.
by Cpl Otter March 13, 2008
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nostaljà vu

A feeling of nostalgia for something you’d never experienced until recently, such as an arcade game that was popular before you were born.
Person 1: The Littleroot Town music from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire makes me feel so nostalgic.
Person 2: You played those games as a kid?
Person 1: No, I didn’t. I haven’t even played the remakes. It’s like...nostaljà vu.
by HopHoppipHarvest May 19, 2021
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