Similar to "classic," iconic is generally restricted to more recent, highly original, influential, or unique, works of art, artists, or performers. As such they are now well-established and widely celebrated in popular culture.
iconic -
A word used to show great approval over something. It is generally always used in modern media, especially scenes. When you say somethings is "iconic", you're saying it is the best out of anything else.
Prim examples: clips, scenes, hair, nails, shoes, albums, concerts, lipsticks, celebrities, magazines, etc.
Yet another word annoying fangirls have ruined when commenting it on their favourite YouTuber’s newest video or Instagram photo. Gained popularity from various people such as Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star and James Charles. Typically said by girls who have a tumblr account and think themselves as ‘quirky’ or ‘unique’ to the majority of women but are actually irritating as fuck
*watches James Charles collab with another YouTuber*
Girl: “Omg yass shister this is so iconic slayyy”
Friend: “Trisha Paytas eating Chick-fil-A is literally such a mood though we love an iconic sister”
Girl: “Omg yessss mooood”