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slapstick
slapstick
/ˈslæpˌstɪk/
adjective
Characterized by horseplay and physical action
(
slapstick
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characterized by horseplay and physical action
Slapstick style of humor
slapstick style of humor
noun
(
)
A boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
(
slapstick
)
a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
Acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
(
slapstick
)
acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
The comedian's slapstick routine involved a lot of playful hitting with a paddled contraption.
The comedian's slapstick routine involved a lot of playful hitting with a paddled contraption.
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