anicom
nounUK /ˈænɪˌkɒm/ · US /ˈænɪˌkɑm/
Etymology Blend of animated + sitcom.
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Neologism A sitcom that uses animation rather than filmed actors.
- Development of the 'anicom' "The Simpsons" and a number of other 'anicoms' differ from other forms of television […]2001, Animation Journal, volumes 9-12, page 85:
- […] teen soaps (Hollyoaks), anicoms (The Simpsons), police psychological thrillers (Cracker) and so on.2006, Tony Purvis, Get Set for Media and Cultural Studies, page 65: