Farce: meaning, definitions and examples

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farce

 

[ fษ‘หrs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

comedy

A farce is a type of comedy that involves exaggerated and improbable situations, often characterized by slapstick humor and absurdity. Farces are known for their fast-paced action and witty dialogue.

Synonyms

absurdity, comedy, slapstick

Examples of usage

  • It was clear from the start that the play was going to be a farce, with its outlandish characters and ridiculous plot twists.
  • The movie relied heavily on farce, with its over-the-top comedy and zany antics.
Context #2 | Noun

mockery

In another sense, a farce can refer to a mockery or parody of something serious or important. It is often used to criticize or ridicule a particular topic or individual in a humorous way.

Synonyms

mockery, parody, ridicule

Examples of usage

  • The political cartoon was a farce of the president's latest speech, highlighting the absurdity of his statements.
  • The trial turned into a farce as the defense attorney presented ridiculous arguments.

Translations

Translations of the word "farce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farsa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Farce

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lelucon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ farsa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Œถ็•ชๅŠ‡ (ใกใ‚ƒใฐใ‚“ใ’ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท farce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ farsa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fars

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๊ทน (็ฌ‘ๅŠ‡)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฒู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fraลกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fraลกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—นๅ‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ farsa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ farsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fars

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ farsa

Word origin

The word 'farce' originated from the Old French word 'fars' meaning 'stuffing' or 'forcemeat'. In the Middle Ages, 'farce' referred to a comic interlude performed between serious parts of a play. Over time, it evolved to describe a broader type of comedy characterized by exaggerated and improbable situations.

See also: far, faraway, farness, further.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,767, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.