screwball comedy
screwball comedy · screwball comedies
A genre of motion picture or play where opposites are juxtaposedA genre of motion picture or play where opposites are juxtaposed; characterized by snappy dialog, and a blend of sophistication and slapstick
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A genre of motion picture or play where opposites are juxtaposed; characterized by snappy dialog, and a blend of sophistication and slapstick
(countable)A motion picture or play of this genre.
Forms
plural: screwball comedies| Singular | screwball comedy |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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