 slapstick |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (theater,writing) a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes | |
| Related terms: | comedy | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] characterized by horseplay and physical action | |
| Examples: | "slapstick style of humor" |
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| Related terms: | humorous | |
| 3. | [ noun ] acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone | |
| Related terms: | acoustic_device | |
| Similar spelling: |
slipstick slip_stitch slapshot Slavick |
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