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farce

/fɑːrs/ noun · British & US
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What does farce mean?

noun

A comedy with exaggerated or absurd elements, often involving stock characters and situations. A farce is typically a lighthearted and humorous play or film.

Example

"The play was a farce, with the characters getting into increasingly absurd situations."

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