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retro-crush

A crush on someone as they were in the past, and not as they are today.
Man, I have such a retro-crush on Jimmy Destri from the band Blondie. He was so hot back in the day!
by polyester-queen January 26, 2008
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A crush on someone from a previous decade or historical era, regardless of whether they are still alive today - Such a celebrity when they were younger in the 70's, or famous historical figure.
I have such a retro-crush on 1980's Harrison Ford.
by exoplanet January 24, 2017
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Retrocrush

A love of pop culture, especially 60's or 70's era, as well as an appreciation for camp. See Retrosexual.
"I heard Mark bought the complete Brady Bunch series on DVD. Is he gay?" "No, he just has a total retrocrush."
by logo September 21, 2005
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(n.) A brief but intense infatuation with someone from the past, especially someone unattainable or inappropriate.
I have the hugest retrocrush on Marcia from the Brady Bunch! Yeah, I know the character is in high school and I'm in my fifties now, but hey, she was older than me when I was a kid. Don't judge me.
by chasfh711 April 23, 2016
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