soap operas

1. 1.

   A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

2. 2.

   Such serials in general.

3. 3.

   Any story that is like a soap opera, as by being convoluted or melodramatic.

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