frankenbite

frankenbite n. in the making of reality television shows, several recorded clips edited seamlessly together. Etymological Note: Frankenstein’s monster + sound bite. Franken is a classic portmanteau word that, no matter where it is attached, connotes something unholy patched together from many sources. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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