Oscar-baity
adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Being Oscar bait. informal
"The eclectic list of the 10 most Oscar-baity movies ever made, according to Rossman and Schilke's equation, includes highly acclaimed Best Picture winners, beloved auteurist fare, and at least a couple of duds: […]"
Example
More examples"The eclectic list of the 10 most Oscar-baity movies ever made, according to Rossman and Schilke's equation, includes highly acclaimed Best Picture winners, beloved auteurist fare, and at least a couple of duds: […]"
Etymology
From Oscar bait + -y.
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