Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
farce
noun
/fɑːrs/
Definition
A farce is a comedic play or situation that uses exaggerated and improbable events to provoke laughter.
Examples
- The play was an entertaining farce filled with mistaken identities and slapstick humor.
- What started as a serious meeting quickly turned into a farce when everyone began to argue.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a farce can refer to any absurd or ridiculous situation that is characterized by improbable events and exaggerated characters.
Synonyms
- comedy
- mockery
- buffoonery
- parody
