Romcom

//ˈɹɒmˌkɒm// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Clipping of romantic comedy. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

Synonyms

romantic comedy romedy romedy

Example

"I didn't think I'd like a romcom."

Etymology

Shortening of romantic comedy. Probably based on the earlier sitcom.

Related phrases

rom-zom-com zom-com

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