Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

farceur

Noun
/fɑːrˈsɜːr/
Definition
A farceur is a person who performs or engages in farce, typically characterized by exaggerated or improbable situations, meant to provoke laughter.
Examples
  • The comedian was a true farceur, delighting audiences with his slapstick routines.
  • In their theatrical production, the farceurs left the audience in stitches with their clever antics.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who enjoys joking or being humorous in a playful, ridiculous manner.
Synonyms
  • jester
  • clown
  • buffoon
  • comic
  • humorist