Spinal Tap-ian

Meaning

Adjective

• Of, pertaining to, or resembling the fictitious rock band Spinal Tap, especially with respect to its excessive behavior, its very high turnover of members, or its use of sound amplifiers with a maximum setting of 11 (instead of the usual 10).

Origin

• From the fictitious rock band Spinal Tap, as depicted in the mockumentary film This is Spinal Tap (1984).