sapfestとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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sapfest (複数形 sapfests)

1. (informal, pejorative) Something sentimental or sappy, especially a movie.
   • 2003, David Handler, The Bright Silver Star: A Berger and Mitry Mystery, St. Martin's Paperbacks (2004), ISBN 0312985789, page 100:

     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.

   • 2008, Jim Norton, I Hate Your Guts, Simon Spotlight Entertainment (2008), ISBN 9781416587859, page 70:

     Best Picture absolutely should have been Born on the Fourth of July, not that sapfest Driving Miss Daisy.

   • 2011, Ernest Cline, Ready Player One, Crown Publishers (2011), ISBN 9780307887450, page 40:

     “How many times have you seen that sapfest? I know you've made me sit through it at least twice."

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