slapstick slapstick /ˈslæpˌstɪk/

adjective

1. Characterized by horseplay and physical action  ( slapstick )
   characterized by horseplay and physical action
    Slapstick style of humor
   slapstick style of humor
   

noun

1. () A boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes  ( slapstick )
   a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
   
2. 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.