Dictionary

zomedy en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈzɒ.mə.di/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ˈzɑ.mə.di/ (General-American)

Etymology

Blend of zombie + comedy.

Meanings

1. Synonym of zom-com.
   • American comeback narratives are — customarily — uplifting stories that root for the underdog. Rooting for Giuliani’s comeback would be like cheering for the reanimation of the undead. He embodies an entire movie genre — the zombie comedy. The zomedy. If his comeback was a film, the tagline would be “Rudy Ghouliani — starring in a comeback zomedy of his own making.” Previous ghoulish roles have included: proud lobbyist for the oil industry; unflinching lead counsel for Purdue Pharma which — says the Justice Department — misled the public about OxyContin’s addictive properties; adviser to the president on what Giuliani dubbed his “Muslim Ban”. 2018 August 17, Jenny Lee, “Rudy Ghouliani and the art of the American comeback”, in Financial Times, archived from the original on 20 May 2026:
   • If you don't believe there is such a thing, I urge you to go check out all the straight-to-DVD zomedies taking up valuable shelf space at your local indie video outlet. 2009 October 2, Marc Savlov, “Zombieland”, in Austin Chronicle:

Forms

Synonyms

zom-com