"anicom" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈænɪˌkɒm/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈænɪˌkɑm/ [General-American] Forms: anicoms [plural]
Etymology: Blend of animated + sitcom Etymology templates: {{blend|en|animated|sitcom}} Blend of animated + sitcom Head templates: {{en-noun}} anicom (plural anicoms)
  1. (neologism) A sitcom that uses animation rather than filmed actors. Tags: neologism

Inflected forms

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