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(informal, of, television, chiefly, UK) Highly produced, extravagant and spectacular in a tightly-controlled, somewhat formulaic way.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(informal, of, television, chiefly, UK) Highly produced, extravagant and spectacular in a tightly-controlled, somewhat formulaic way.

Origin: thumb|right|The studio for The X Factor, a classic shiny-floor show, demonstrating the stereotypical reflective floor tiles that gave the format its name. From the large, brightly-lit studios in which popular entertainment shows are often filmed, which tend to include well-polished or illuminated floors. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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