Meaning of the word potboiler in English
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potboiler
US /ˈpɑːtˌbɔɪ.lɚ/
UK /ˈpɑːtˌbɔɪ.lɚ/
Noun
1.
a book, film, or other work of art produced quickly and of low quality in order to make money
Example:
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His latest novel is a real potboiler, full of clichés and predictable plot twists.
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The director is known for making artistic films, but this one feels like a commercial potboiler.
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