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SoapoperifFic (also soapoperiffic), pl. soapoperiffic, n: a long piece of fanfiction with an elaborate or turn-filled plot, usually written with purple prose or otherwise suffused with an atmosphere of heightened emotion and/or melodrama, which is reminiscent of a soap opera. Especially if this work contains long, drawn-out UST; Jerry Springer-esque interpersonal drama; Mary Sues; and tropes or other genre markers associated with romance novels. Refers to plot, tone, and length, without any inherent comment on quality of writing, though it may carry connotations of guilty pleasure. Example: I've been reading this soapoperiffic for hours and I can't go to bed until they either have sex or go to war!

soapoperiffic, adj: Having the abovementioned qualities; reminiscent of or pertaining to a SoapoperifFic. Example: No, it's not badfic, it's quite decent, but I still want to beat my head on the wall because it's totally soapoperiffic.

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