slapstick
pronunciation
How to pronounce slapstick in British English:
UK [ˈslæpstɪk]
How to pronounce slapstick in American English:
US [ˈslæpˌstɪk]
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- 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
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- Adjective:
- characterized by horseplay and physical action
Word Origin
- slapstick (n.)
- also slap-stick, originally (1896) a device consisting of two sticks fastened together so as to slap loudly when a clown or actor hits somebody with it, or to make a sound-effect offstage; from slap and stick (n.). As an adjective by 1906. Meaning "farcical physical comedy, horseplay" (1916) is short for slapstick comedy or humor.
Example
- 1. Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humor .
- 2. Many people to age him to play , slapstick .
- 3. Many games that do feature violence serve up a slapstick version .
- 4. A comedy characterized by slapstick and burlesque .
- 5. I really appreciate slapstick humor even though it is a bit silly .