Slapstick
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slapstick is a noun meaning (uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
Meaning
(uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
More Meanings
- (countable) A pair of sticks attached at one end and used to create a slapping sound effect, used especially in slapstick comedy; a type of clapper.
Word Forms
- slapsticks
- slap-stick
Synonyms for slapstick
Depending on context, synonyms include humorous, humourous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include humourous, humorous, zany, slapstickery, slapsticker, farce.
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