Farce

noun

/fɑːs/

Word Frequency: 1.7

Definitions

1.nounA style of humor marked by broad improbabilities with little regard to regularity or method.

2.nounA motion picture or play featuring this style of humor.

"The farce that we saw last night had us laughing and shaking our heads at the same time."

3.nounA situation abounding with ludicrous incidents.

"The first month of labor negotiations was a farce."

4.nounA ridiculous or empty show.

"The political arena is a mere farce, with all sorts of fools trying to grab power."

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