rom-zom-com
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Meaning · English
A romantic comedy movie featuring zombies.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The British director emerged as a noteworthy filmmaker in 2004 with Shaun of the Dead, a "rom-zom-com" that chucked classic George A. Romero–style zombie movies in a blender with a comedy about a man-child who just needed to grow up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rom-zom-com” mean?
A romantic comedy movie featuring zombies.
Is “rom-zom-com” formal or informal?
rom-zom-com is generally slang.