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slapstick

adjective noun

characterized by horseplay and physical action

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
K
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. characterized by horseplay and physical action

    “slapstick style of humor”

noun

  1. acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone

noun

  1. a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes

In context

Example Sentences

slapstick style of humor
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