Definitions

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  • noun A sitcom aimed at a teen audience or revolving around teen characters.

Etymologies

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Blend of zit and sitcom.

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Examples

  • Each of these youngsters was given a TV show - the so-called zitcom - followed usually by a recording contract with Disney-owned Hollywood Records, songs in heavy rotation on Radio Disney and on Disney-movie sound tracks, a concert tour with Disney-owned Buena Vista Concerts and tie-in merchandise throughout the Disney stores.

    TIME.com: Top Stories 2009

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  • A sitcom aimed at teens.

    August 26, 2009

  • That term is both clever and risible!

    August 26, 2009