Mastodonian

See also: mastodonian

English

Etymology

Mastodon +‎ -ian

Noun

Mastodonian (plural Mastodonians)

1. (Internet) A user of the decentralized social media platform Mastodon.

Adjective

Mastodonian (comparative more Mastodonian, superlative most Mastodonian)

1. Of, related to, or characteristic of the American heavy metal band Mastodon.
   • 2008, "Metal tracks", Heaven's Metal, February/March 2008, page 7:

     […] expect fiery, blowtorch riffs and scorching solos, thundering bass, fast drumming and a wealth of Mastodonian riffery, the boys have clearly learned from their elders, and learned well!

   • 2013, Missoula Independent, 20 June 2013 - 27 June 2013, page 21:

     The band crashes forth with guitar stomp and a short burst of bellowing vocals that fans of Big Business or the Melvins are certain to enjoy, before the track lulls the listener with an expansive Mastodonian riff and morose soundscape.

   • 2021 August, Decibel, page 76:

     Featuring former members of underrated hardcore-sludgers Hang the Bastard, these guys can effectively move from Mastodonian prog-metal to Metallica-influenced thrash (more Death Magnetic than Kill ’Em All).

   • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:Mastodonian.