Slapstick
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noun.
A boisterous form of comedy marked by chases, collisions, and crude practical jokes.
noun.
A paddle designed to produce a loud whacking sound, formerly used by performers in farces.
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noun.
physical
comedy
, e.g. slipping on a banana peel, exaggeratedly losing balance, walking into walls etc.
noun.
a pair of sticks tied together at one end and used to create a slapping
sound effect
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noun.
a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
adjective.
characterized by horseplay and physical action
noun.
acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
Word Usage
"We are playing improv games and working in slapstick — big picture issues."
Equivalent
humorous
humourous
Form
slapsticker
slapstickery
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
acoustic device
comedy
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
absurdist
cloak-and-dagger
deep
fifth-rate
five-act
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Atticism
Thalia
acting
agile wit
arlequinade