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romcom, n. colloq. (orig. U.S.).
Brit. |ˈrɒmkɒm|, U.S. |ˈrɑmˌkɑm|
[Shortened > adj. + comedy n.1), after sitcom n.]
A film with a light, comedic tone and a plot centring on a romance (often viewed in a sentimental or idealized way); a romantic comedy; (also) the genre of romantic comedy. Cf. romantic adj. 1c.
1971Lincoln (Nebraska) Star 2 Oct. 13/2 Movie: ‘2 for Road’ Rom-Com: 2 young people before, after marriage. 1997Total Film Sept. 96/1 Consider whether you can cope with the wispy, uninspired, farcical fluff that this wet Hollywood rom com wafts at you. 1999Northern Territory News (Darwin) (Nexis) 5 Oct. (Weekend section) 16 This looks great on paper, but unfortunately Roberts—who can usually do rom-com in her sleep—seems slightly off her game. 2001Heat 28 Apr. 61/3 Queen of all media J-Lo brings her pretty good looks and movie-star charisma to this charming romcom about a wedding planner who falls in love with the wrong guy: her client. |