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corn

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of corn

something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental

a story about a lost puppy that was pure corn

Synonyms of corn

goo, mush, schmaltz (also schmalz), sludge, slush, soap opera

Words Related to corn

claptrap, drivel, rubbish, tripe

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