Mollywood

//ˈmɒ.li.wʊd// name, slang

name, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Malayalam-speaking film industry in Kerala. informal

    "In defence it may be argued that Tamil cinema styles itself Mollywood anyway (Madras + Hollywood), but here again the city's name has also been changed to Chennai."

  2. 2
    The Mormon film industry. informal

    "Faller has said that he sees this version of Pride and Prejudice as an example of a Mollywood film or, in other words, a "Mormon chick flick";"

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"In defence it may be argued that Tamil cinema styles itself Mollywood anyway (Madras + Hollywood), but here again the city's name has also been changed to Chennai."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of Malayalam + Hollywood.

Etymology 2

Blend of Molly + Hollywood, from Molly Mormon, a term for a stereotypical female member of the LDS Church.

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