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thigh-slappers

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plural of thigh-slapper

as in drolleries

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On the title track Chen reaches for the psaltery (a kind of zither without frets), creating a meandering, medieval atmosphere whose ubiquitous electronic background buzz foreshadows the biting screams and blistering bass to come.

— James Gui, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
After Pan announced that Kiley had called him to concede, the attendees at his election night event at Frends Brewhouse erupted into joyful screams, applause and eventually chanted his name.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of screams

Noun

The Paris Police Prefecture denied numerous formal requests for permits allowing protests in various areas of the city, citing October riots that led to thousands of arrests and violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Widespread unrest watch now Since late September, France has seen violent protests across the country, with demonstrations dissolving into riots and looting in late October.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of riots

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To make their mission abroad bearable, the doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers of the Korean War turned to humor, especially practical jokes.

— Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
In order to make their kissing scenes even more awkward, the late Larry Hagman would play practical jokes on his Dallas costar Linda Gray.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical jokes

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The lovely, economic scenic design by Angela Balogh Calin graciously makes room for the play’s wall-to-wall witticisms, but the house is meant to symbolize the ship of state drifting dangerously toward the rocks.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of witticisms

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Throughout the adventure, Sharpson and Santat deliver literary quips and visual gags with perfect comic timing.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
The sequence has some clever gags, but you’re distracted by the awareness of being narratively underwhelmed.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of gags

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Writer Rachel Kushner introduced Celmins and a short film offering a glimpse into her studio, which drew laughs for its candid moments.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026
What really sets Black Doves apart, though, are its lovable characters and its beguiling mix of laughs and tears, which flirt with existential despair without ever fully tipping into it.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

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