"sapfest" meaning in English

See sapfest in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: sapfests [plural]
Etymology: From sap + -fest. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sap|fest}} sap + -fest Head templates: {{en-noun}} sapfest (plural sapfests)
  1. (informal, derogatory) Something sentimental or sappy, especially a movie. Tags: derogatory, informal

Inflected forms

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