farce — a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɑːrs/
Korean meaning: 우스꽝스럽고 터무니없는 상황을 다룬 희극; 웃기는 상황, 허울뿐인 일
Korean pronunciation: 파스 (강세: 파스)
Example Sentences
- The meeting turned into a farce when everyone started arguing about the coffee brand.
- His attempt at cooking dinner was such a farce that we ordered pizza instead.
- The election was widely regarded as a farce due to irregularities.
farce
NOUN//fɑːrs//
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations
Ridiculous over-the-top comedy performance
From FAR away, we CE the ridiculous comedy farce!
Hard to parse this farce so sparse!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'farce,' derived from Latin 'farcire' meaning 'to stuff.' The term was applied to comedic theatrical pieces because they were stuffed with comic interludes and improvisations.
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📝Examples
“The meeting turned into a farce when everyone started arguing about the coffee brand.”
“His attempt at cooking dinner was such a farce that we ordered pizza instead.”
“The election was widely regarded as a farce due to irregularities.”
“What started as a serious debate became a farce when the microphone broke.”
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