Meaning Of The Word Tear-jerker

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What's The Definition Of Tear-jerker?

tear-jerker
countable noun: If you refer to a play, film, or book as a tear-jerker, you are indicating that it is very sad or sentimental.

tear-jerker in British English
a play, film, etc. that is sad in a very maudlin way
noun: an excessively sentimental film, play, book, etc

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