"bitcom" meaning in All languages combined

See bitcom on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: bitcoms [plural]
Etymology: Blend of bit + sitcom. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bit|sitcom}} Blend of bit + sitcom Head templates: {{en-noun}} bitcom (plural bitcoms)
  1. (technology, informal) An short sitcom-style comedy video viewed online. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Technology

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for bitcom meaning in All languages combined (2.2kB)

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