retrometro
retrometro by bigbbc1234 August 25, 2021
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retro metro
Noun; This word is used to describe a style that combines both past "retro" and modern "metro" component to create an eclectic look of dress.
retro metro by attic eyewear January 21, 2010
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retrotronic
Woman: I don't know what to get you for Valentine's day.
Man: Electronics.
Woman: But you're the electronic man. I would end up getting you a walkman or something.
Man: Woot! Retrotronic!
Woman: Take that, hipsters.
Man: Electronics.
Woman: But you're the electronic man. I would end up getting you a walkman or something.
Man: Woot! Retrotronic!
Woman: Take that, hipsters.
retrotronic by penlaster March 2, 2011
retro metro
The resurgence of popularity in old-school men's grooming products, like straight-razors and shaving brushes and soap, dress attire, and cocktails. Made popular by shows like Mad Men. Differs from "metro" in that it is a more gentlemanly way for a guy to spend time maintaining his appearance. It emphasizes the notion of the "classic gentlemen".
"Hey Joe, did you just get a haircut?"
"Yeah man, I went to the barber shop for a cut and straight razor shave. I'm going retro metro."
Girl 1: "See that guy wearing the three piece suit and drinking a vodka gimlet?"
Girl 2: "The one with the fedora?"
Girl 1: "Yeah, he's hot - totally retro metro."
"Yeah man, I went to the barber shop for a cut and straight razor shave. I'm going retro metro."
Girl 1: "See that guy wearing the three piece suit and drinking a vodka gimlet?"
Girl 2: "The one with the fedora?"
Girl 1: "Yeah, he's hot - totally retro metro."
retro metro by themanlygentlemen June 24, 2012
retromercial
Back in it's infancy, TV Land would only show classic commercials during commercial breaks and between shows. They were called Retromercials, which indicated that it was a commercial from the past.
retromercial by retromercial December 2, 2011
RETRO.METRO
An urban slickster who is metrosexual by a grooming appearance standard, yet dresses in a toned down, vintage style.
Kyle always sported that retro-metro look that made you think he didn't try, but the ladies certainly didn't think so.
RETRO.METRO by Gianni Stecchino August 21, 2005
retro.metro
retro.metro by bigbbc1234 August 23, 2021
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