A serio-comic work or performance. As a mass noun: the style or genre associated with this.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Peller Malcolm (1767–1815), antiquary and topographical draughtsman. From serio- + comedy, after serio-comic.
Definition of serio-comedy in US English:
serio-comedy
nounˌsɪərɪəʊˈkɒmɪdi
A serio-comic work or performance. As a mass noun: the style or genre associated with this.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Peller Malcolm (1767–1815), antiquary and topographical draughtsman. From serio- + comedy, after serio-comic.