romcom

See also: rom-com and rom com

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

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

Noun

romcom (plural romcoms)

  1. (film) Clipping of romantic comedy.

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Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from English romcom.

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

Noun

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

  1. (film, uncountable) romcom (film genre)
  2. (countable) romcom (such a story)
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