Farcing: meaning, definitions and examples

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farcing

 

[หˆfษ‘หrsษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

culinary technique

Farcing is a culinary technique that refers to the process of stuffing or filling food items, particularly meats, with a mixture of ingredients. This technique is often used to enhance the flavor and texture of the dish. The stuffing can include a variety of components such as vegetables, grains, or spices, depending on the desired flavor profile. Farcing is commonly seen in traditional recipes across various cuisines, where the stuffed food is then cooked using methods such as baking, roasting, or braising.

Synonyms

filling, injection, stuffing.

Examples of usage

  • The chef excelled at farcing poultry with delicious herbs.
  • She learned the art of farcing from her grandmother.
  • Farcing the meat allowed it to absorb all the flavors from the stuffing.
  • The restaurant is famous for its farcing technique in its signature dishes.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term comes from the Latin 'farcire', meaning 'to stuff', which hints at how farce exaggerates and fills stories with absurdity.
  • It was first used in the 15th century to describe dramatic performances that combined humor and exaggeration.
  • Many early farces were performed in the streets, making them accessible to everyone, not just the upper-class audiences.

Theatre

  • Farce is characterized by improbable situations, physical humor, and often mistaken identities.
  • Classic examples of farce include Moliรจre's 'The Would-Be Gentleman' and 'Tartuffe', where the humor arises from characters acting foolishly.
  • Modern theatrical farces often blur the lines between comedy and drama, as seen in works like 'Noises Off' which show chaos behind the scenes.

Pop Culture

  • Television shows like 'Fawlty Towers' use farcical situations to create humor, engaging audiences with exaggerated character antics.
  • Movies such as 'Airplane!' and 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' showcase the essence of farcing through their over-the-top plotlines and comedic timing.
  • Even video games have incorporated farcical elements, where players encounter ludicrous scenarios that deviate from serious storytelling.

Psychology

  • The laughter derived from farcing can serve as a form of stress relief and coping mechanism, highlighting the absurdities of life.
  • Engaging with farce helps people navigate discomforting themes by providing a humorous lens to view them.
  • Research shows that humor, like in farcical situations, can enhance social bonding and create a shared experience among audiences.

Literature

  • Farcical elements can also be found in novels, such as 'A Confederacy of Dunces', where characters and situations are exaggerated for comedic effect.
  • Some comic novels of the 20th century paved the way for the resurgence of farcical elements in contemporary literature.
  • Thinkers like George Orwell emphasized the importance of satire, a close cousin to farce, in critiquing society through exaggerated narratives.

Translations

Translations of the word "farcing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farcing

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Farcing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ farcing

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ farcing

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท farcing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ farcing

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท farcing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์‹ฑ

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ farcing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farcing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•ๅฐ”่พ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ farcing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ farcing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐั€ัะธะฝะณ

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ farcing

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ farcing