Meaning

2 senses
  1. (uncountable)Entertainment that annoys, embarrasses, or upsets more than or as much as it entertains, whether unintentionally or by design.

  2. (uncountable)A media spectacle, particularly a scandal, that is simultaneously irritating and engrossing.

Origin

Blend of irritating + entertainment.

Blend of irritating + entertainment.

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