Definition

A dismissive term for mainstream commercial radio music—the playlist of lowest-common-denominator pop, manufactured bands, and whatever corporate algorithm decides should be popular this week.

Example Usage

I can't stand driving with my parents because they only listen to top 40 garbage.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=top%2040&defid=1964149)

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