farce

C1
Pronunciation
/fɑːs/
/fɑɹs/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A style of humor marked by broad improbabilities with little regard to regularity or method.

2 Definition

A motion picture or play featuring this style of humor.

Example Sentences
  • The farce that we saw last night had us laughing and shaking our heads at the same time.
3 Definition

A situation abounding with ludicrous incidents.

Example Sentences
  • The first month of labor negotiations was a farce.
4 Definition

A ridiculous or empty show.

Example Sentences
  • The political arena is a mere farce, with all sorts of fools trying to grab power.
5 Definition

Forcemeat, stuffing.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To stuff with forcemeat.

2 Definition

To fill full; to stuff.

3 Definition

To make fat.

4 Definition

To swell out; to render pompous.