Sapfest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sapfest is a noun meaning (informal, derogatory) Something sentimental or sappy, especially a movie.
Meaning
(informal, derogatory) Something sentimental or sappy, especially a movie.
Example Sentences
“How many times have you seen that sapfest? I know you've made me sit through it at least twice."
Best Picture absolutely should have been Born on the Fourth of July, not that sapfest Driving Miss Daisy.
It sounded like a feel-good sapfest, the kind where exhibitors ought to post a sign at the box office reading Diabetics Enter at Own Risk.
Word Forms
- sapfests
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sobfest, schmaltzfest, schlockfest, namby-pamby, weepy, schmoopiness.
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