"zitcom" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zitcoms [plural]
Etymology: Blend of zit + sitcom. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|zit|sitcom}} Blend of zit + sitcom Head templates: {{en-noun}} zitcom (plural zitcoms)
  1. A sitcom aimed at a teen audience or revolving around teen characters.

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