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soap opera


soap opera

noun

Definition of SOAP OPERA

something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental <the movie started out well, but quickly devolved into improbable soap opera>
Synonyms goo, mush, schmaltz (also schmalz), sludge, slush, soap opera, sorghum
Related Words claptrap, drivel, rubbish, tripe

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