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penny dreadful

penny dreadful

A cheap paperback novel, typically characterized by melodrama, violence, and adventure. Primarily heard in UK. Why waste your time reading penny dreadfuls when you could be reading fine literature?
See also: penny

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Selma['selmə]
ChristiaanKRIS-tee-ah:nDutch
CÉLestine-French
LeightonLAY-tənEnglish
HarvieHAHR-veeEnglish
Askey['æski]
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