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PENNY DREADFUL

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Penny Dreadful.

Penny Dreadful - as a noun

A melodramatic paperback novel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dime novel

Example Sentences

"She collected old penny dreadfuls from the 19th century."
"The library had a section dedicated to penny dreadfuls."
"He enjoyed reading penny dreadfuls for their suspenseful stories."
"The penny dreadfuls often featured sensational or lurid themes."
"My grandfather used to tell me about the penny dreadfuls he read as a child."
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