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POTBOILER

\pˈɒtbɔ͡ɪlə], \pˈɒtbɔ‍ɪlə], \p_ˈɒ_t_b_ɔɪ_l_ə]\

Definitions of POTBOILER

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database

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a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A term applied derisively to any literary or artistic work, and esp. a painting, done simply for money and the means of living.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

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