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.
   
   

 coat of paint coat of paint /koʊt əv peɪnt/

noun

1. A layer of paint covering something else  ( coat of paint )
   a layer of paint covering something else
    The old wooden fence looked brand new with just one coat of paint.
   The old wooden fence looked brand new with just one coat of paint.
   
   

 lovebird lovebird /ˈlʌvˌbɜrd/

noun

1. Small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates  ( lovebird )
   small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates
    Lovebirds are known for their affectionate behavior, often seen sitting close together.
   Lovebirds are known for their affectionate behavior, often seen sitting close together.
   
   
2. Small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors  ( budgereegah , budgerigar , budgerygah , budgie , grass parakeet , lovebird , Melopsittacus undulatus , shell parakeet )
   small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors
   
   

 genus Liparis genus Liparis /ˈdʒiːnəs lɪˈpærɪs/

noun

1. Type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes  ( genus Liparis , Liparis )
   type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes
   
   
2. Genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate  ( genus Liparis )
   genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate