tearjerker
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tear·jerk·er
(tîr′jûr′kər)n. Informal
A highly sentimental story, drama, or performance, often intended to arouse heartache or sympathy.
tear′-jerk′ing adj.
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tear•jerk•er
(ˈtɪərˌdʒɜr kər)n. Informal.
a sentimental story, play, movie, or the like, designed to elicit tears.
[1930–35]
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Noun | 1. | tearjerker - an excessively sentimental narrative |
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