Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
potboiler
noun
/ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlər/
Definition
A literary or artistic work produced quickly to make a living, often of inferior quality.
Examples
- Many consider his latest novel a potboiler, lacking the depth of his earlier works.
- The film was just a quick potboiler made to cash in on the latest trend.
Meaning
The term refers to a work created primarily to earn money for daily expenses, rather than for artistic merit.
Synonyms
- hackwork
- commercial fiction
- formulaic work
