slapstick
A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and…A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
» I was never really a fan of slapstick comedy.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
Slapstick
буффона́даbuffonáda, слэ́пстикslɛ́pstik
(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.
колоту́шкаkolotúška, хлопу́шкаxlopúška
- acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
- a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
Examples
5 sentencesI was never really a fan of slapstick comedy.
Tom's acting career was pigeonholed as a slapstick comedian.
Shimura attracted fans of all generations with his slapstick comedy and funny faces.
Slapstick comedy is the lowest form of humor.
Yowzie is danced to jazz, with funny interactions between couples, and slapstick moves inspired by Tharp’s beloved silent film comedies.
Translations
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Origin
From slap + stick, calque of Italian batacchio. The pair of sticks was used by the comic cFrom slap + stick, calque of Italian batacchio. The pair of sticks was used by the comic character Harlequin in the commedia dell'arte.
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plural: slapsticksSynonyms
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