dramedy
or dra·ma·dy
[ drah-muh-dee, dram-uh‐ ]
/ ˈdrɑ mə di, ˈdræm ə‐ /
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noun, plural dra·me·dies.
a television program or series using both serious and comic subjects, usually without relying on conventional plots, laugh tracks, etc.
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dramedy
/ (ˈdrɑːmɪdɪ) /
noun plural -dies
a television or film drama in which there are important elements of comedy
Word Origin for dramedy
C20: from dram (a) + (com) edy
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