Defenition of the word slapstick

• Defenition of the word slapstick

  • characterized by horseplay and physical action; "slapstick style of humor"
  • two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
  • 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
  • characterized by horseplay and physical action

Synonyms for the word slapstick

• • clowning
  • farce
  • funny side
  • humor
  • jesting
  • joke
  • pleasantry
  • wit

Similar words in the slapstick

• • humorous
  • humourous
  • slapstick
  • slapstick's

Hypernyms for the word slapstick

• • acoustic device
  • comedy

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