glurge
English
Etymology
Imitative of the retching that might be induced by stories of this kind. Coined by Patricia Chapin, a member of the urban legends discussion mailing list of the Snopes website.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)dʒ
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Noun
glurge (uncountable)
- (slang) oversentimental stories with a moral, often with hidden negative undertones.
Derived terms
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