Sapfest

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Something sentimental or sappy, especially a movie. derogatory, informal

    "It sounded like a feel-good sapfest, the kind where exhibitors ought to post a sign at the box office reading Diabetics Enter at Own Risk."

Example

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"It sounded like a feel-good sapfest, the kind where exhibitors ought to post a sign at the box office reading Diabetics Enter at Own Risk."

Etymology

From sap + -fest.

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