[new wave] n, often cap N&W (1960) 1: a cinematic movement that is characterized by improvisation, abstraction, and subjective symbolism and that often makes use of experimental photographic techniques
2: a new movement in a particular field
3: rock music characterized by cohesive ensemble playing and usu. lyrics which express anger and social discontent
4: dernier cri; esp: fashion that is strikingly outrageous -- new-wave adj -- new wav.er n