"background fodder" meaning in All languages combined

See background fodder on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} background fodder (uncountable)
  1. A work or medium used (mostly) for the purpose of boosting the enjoyment of another medium. Tags: uncountable
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