Tipper sticker en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Tipper Gore, co-founder of the Parents Music Resource Center which had lobbied for a labelling system.
Meanings
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(US, informal) A Parental Advisory sticker.
Of course, like heavy metal in general, everything about Megadeth is a put-on, from its name to this album's title to its dutiful Tipper Sticker (a warning of offensive lyrics), which metal bands are now using to enhance sales in the teen market.
1988, Stereo Review, volume 53:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipper stickers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |