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slice-of-life

adjective

Definition of slice-of-life

: of, relating to, or marked by the accurate transcription (as into drama) of a segment of actual life experience

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First Known Use of slice-of-life

circa 1934

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SLICE-OF-LIFE Defined for English Language Learners

slice-of-life

adjective

Definition of slice-of-life for English Language Learners

  • : showing what ordinary life is like

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