slapstick

slap·stick  (slpstk)

n.

1. A boisterous form of comedy marked by chases, collisions, and crude practical jokes.

2. A paddle designed to produce a loud whacking sound, formerly used by performers in farces.

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slapstick [ˈslæpˌstɪk]

n

1. (Performing Arts / Theatre)

a.  comedy characterized by horseplay and physical action

b.  (as modifier) slapstick humour

2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a flexible pair of paddles bound together at one end, formerly used in pantomime to strike a blow to a person with a loud clapping sound but without injury

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	slapstick - a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes comedy - light and humorous drama with a happy ending
	2.	slapstick - acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone acoustic device - a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
Adj.	1.	slapstick - characterized by horseplay and physical action; "slapstick style of humor" humorous, humourous - full of or characterized by humor; "humorous stories"; "humorous cartoons"; "in a humorous vein"

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slapstick

noun farce, horseplay, buffoonery, knockabout comedy inspired bursts of slapstick

Translations

slapstick [ˈslæpstɪk] N (also slapstick comedy) → bufonada f

slapstick [ˈslæpstɪk] n (also slapstick comedy) → comédie f tarte à la crème
slap-up meal n (British) → gueuleton m >

slapstick [ˈslæpˌstɪk] n (also slapstick comedy) → farsa grossolana

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slapstick [ˈslæpˌstɪk] n (also slapstick comedy) → farsa grossolana