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1. A historical period drama is a work of art set in, or reminiscent of, an earlier time period. Used in the context of television, theater or movies.
2. An offensive slang term for a 'chick flick', a movie that appeals mainly to women.
1. Pride and Prejudice was an excellent period drama.

2. I hate it when my SO forces me to watch one of her period dramas.
by BoredGenius1 January 14, 2015
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The phenomenon of having to come out as bisexual to the same person/people repeatedly because they assumed or hoped that your sexuality was a "phase." Refers less to the holiday and more to the 1993 Bill Murray comedy film in which the main character experiences the same day over and over.
"My visit home turned into Bisexual Groundhog Day. My mom acted shocked when I told her I'm going to Pride next week, so I had to come out to her as bisexual AGAIN."
by Tiggy Upland April 15, 2014
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Television that can only be viewed by people who get periods.
Steve: Have you seen the period drama on BBC iPlayer recently?
Roger: Are you from Syria? I’m a man
Steve: Your loss. I’m just in touch with my inner vaj
by ThePonderer November 13, 2019
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