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dramedy

a dramatic production with comedic elements; a blend of the words comedy and drama

dra·me·dy

(drä′mĭ-dē, drăm′ĭ-)

n. pl. dra·me·dies

1. A film, television show, or theatrical work combining elements of drama and comedy.

2. The genre made up of such works.

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dramedy

(ˈdrɑːmɪdɪ)

n, pl -dies

1. (Broadcasting) a television or film drama in which there are important elements of comedy

2. (Film) a television or film drama in which there are important elements of comedy

[C20: from dram(a) + (com)edy]

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

dra•me•dy

or dra•ma•dy

(ˈdrɑ mə di, ˈdræm ə-)
n., pl. -dies.

a television program or series using both serious and comic subjects.

[1990–95; b. drama and comedy]

Translations

драмеди

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