"grip-lit" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Irish author Marian Keyes in a now deleted tweet published on January 31, 2015. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Marian Keyes|nat=Irish|nobycat=1|occ=author}} Coined by Irish author Marian Keyes Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} grip-lit (uncountable)
  1. (uncommon) A subgenre of psychological thriller novels that combine elements of gripping suspense with elements of domestic or psychological drama. Tags: uncommon, uncountable Categories (topical): Literary genres
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