soapedy
n.— «Since premiering in August, the dramedy (or, “soapedy,” to use creator Josh Schwartz’s neologism) has welcomed millions of weekly viewers to Orange County, Calif. by punching up the ridiculous.» —“Why The O.C. became a hit” by Vinay Menon Toronto Star (Can.) May 5, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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