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Entertainment, Media & Digital Culture - Media & Movie

Here you will find slang for media and movies, capturing terms related to films, TV shows, and pop culture in the entertainment world.

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a film made with qualities thought to appeal to award voters, often overly dramatic or prestige-focused

Ex: Not every period piece has to be Oscar bait.
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an actor, film, or genre seen as likely to fail commercially

Ex: That director went from genius to box office poison in just a few years.
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to damage a movie's credibility by adding an absurd or unrealistic scene

Ex: You can feel the moment a movie nukes the fridge.
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bingeable
[Adjective]

so engaging that you can easily watch many episodes in a row

Ex: Her show isn't very bingeable; it drags too much.
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a movie, show, or story that makes people cry

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to watch something awkward, bad, or embarrassing for humor or entertainment

Ex: They cringe-watch bad YouTube tutorials for laughs.
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flick
[noun]

a movie or motion picture

Ex: That flick has amazing cinematography.
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a movie, often romantic or emotional, aimed primarily at a female audience

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chick lit
[noun]

a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone

Ex: Some critics dismiss chick lit, but it has a wide and loyal readership .
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romantasy
[noun]

a literary or media subgenre blending romance and fantasy elements

Ex: That series perfectly mixes magic and love; true romantasy.
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smut
[noun]

sexually explicit written or visual content, often found in novels, fanfiction, or media

Ex: He does n't read romance novels ; they 're mostly smut to him .
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burn book
[noun]

a book or list filled with insults, rumors, or gossip about others, often kept secret

Ex: Mean Girls popularized the idea of a burn book.
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webtoon
[noun]

a digital comic designed to be read vertically on screens

Ex: Fans are excited about the upcoming webtoon adaptation.
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