"warmedy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: warmedies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of warm + comedy Etymology templates: {{blend|en|warm|comedy}} Blend of warm + comedy Head templates: {{en-noun}} warmedy (plural warmedies)
  1. (television) A warm-hearted comedy targeted at a family audience. Categories (topical): Television

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