glurge

British  

/ ɡlɜːdʒ /

noun

1. stories, often sent by email, that are supposed to be true and uplifting, but which are often fabricated and sentimental

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Etymology

Origin of glurge

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

But inevitably, in the passage from specialized research investigation into wacky-science viral glurge, that cautious incrementalism had become a “thrilling cure.”

From Slate • Oct. 3, 2016