harlequinade

har·le·quin·ade  (härl-kw-nd)

n.

1. A comedy or pantomime in which Harlequin is the main attraction.

2. Farcical clowning or buffoonery.

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[Obsolete French, from harlequin, harlequin; see harlequin.]

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harlequinade

Noun

Theatre a play in which harlequin has a leading role

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harlequinade

a performance involving Harlequin or other characters of the Commedia dell’Arte; hence, buffoonery or clownish behavior. Also harlequinery.

See also: Behavior

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a performance involving Harlequin or other characters of the Commedia dell’Arte; hence, buffoonery or clownish behavior. Also called harlequinery.

See also: Performing

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

harlequinade - acting like a clown or buffoon       buffoonery, clowning, japery, prank, frivolity foolery, tomfoolery, lunacy, craziness, folly, indulgence - foolish or senseless behavior schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik - (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning; "his shtik made us laugh"