Slapstick - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈslæpstɪk|
Brit.
|ˈslæpstɪk|
noun
- a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
- 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 consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
adjective
- characterized by horseplay and physical action
slapstick style of humor
Extra examples
...an actor whose roles range from slapstick to serious drama...
...a lowbrow comedy that relies heavily on slapstick for its laughs...
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