romcom

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See also: rom-com and rom com

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

rom-com, rom com

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈrɑmkɑm/
Hyphenation: rom‧com

Noun[edit]

romcom (plural romcoms)

(film) Clipping of romantic comedy.

Synonyms[edit]

romedy

Derived terms[edit]

zom-com

Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English romcom.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈromkom/ [ˈrõm.kõm]
- Rhymes: -omkom
IPA^(key): /romˈkom/ [rõmˈkõm]
- Rhymes: -om
Syllabification: rom‧com

Noun[edit]

romcom m or f (countable and uncountable, plural romcoms)

(film, uncountable) romcom (film genre)
(countable) romcom (such a story)

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