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Kerouac

Noun

Kerouac refers to Jack Kerouac, an American novelist, poet, and pioneer of the Beat Generation.

Sample Sentence: Jack Kerouac's novel On the Road is considered a classic of American literature.

Adjective

Kerouac is used as an adjective to describe something related to the style or ideas associated with Jack Kerouac.

Sample Sentence: The beatniks were influenced by Kerouac's spontaneous writing style.

Verb

Kerouac can be used as a verb to mean to engage in spontaneous, free-flowing writing.

Sample Sentence: After reading Kerouac's work, she was inspired to kerouac her own thoughts and experiences in a journal.

Local

Kerouac can be used as a term referring to a local hotspot, gathering place, or event that exemplifies the spirit of the Beat Generation.

Sample Sentence: The coffee shop downtown has become a kerouac for poets, writers, and artists.