farce

farce

noun

Definition of FARCE

1

a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something <the recall of a duly elected official for a frivolous reason is not democracy in action but a farce>

Synonyms caricature, cartoon, farce, joke, parody, sham, travesty

Related Words burlesque, comedy; lampoon, takeoff; counterfeit, fake, feigning, forgery, hoax, humbug, knockoff, phony (also phoney), pretense (or pretence), sham, simulation

Near Antonyms homage, tribute

2

humorous entertainment <the rubber-faced, loose-jointed comedian is a master of knockabout farce>

Synonyms farce, humor, slapstick

Related Words high comedy, low comedy; burlesque, parody, satire; improv, stand-up; banter, drollery, persiflage, wit; foolery, fun, horseplay, knockabout, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s)