"shitcom" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shitcoms [plural]
Etymology: Blend of shit + sitcom. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|shit|sitcom}} Blend of shit + sitcom Head templates: {{en-noun}} shitcom (plural shitcoms)
  1. (slang, vulgar, derogatory) A low-quality or unfunny sitcom. Tags: derogatory, slang, vulgar Categories (topical): Comedy, Television

Inflected forms

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