"docucomedy" meaning in English

See docucomedy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: docucomedies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of documentary + comedy Etymology templates: {{blend|en|documentary|comedy}} Blend of documentary + comedy Head templates: {{en-noun}} docucomedy (plural docucomedies)
  1. (film, television) A comedy presented as though it were a documentary. Categories (topical): Comedy, Film, Genres, Television
    Sense id: en-docucomedy-en-noun-P-aCVM2m Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

Inflected forms

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