Aristophanic

/ˌærɪstəˈfænɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the style, manner, or comedic approach of Aristophanes, the ancient Greek playwright known for satirical comedy and wordplay.

Etymology

From Aristophanes (448-380 BCE), the famous Athenian comic dramatist, with the suffix '-ic' (relating to). The term describes the characteristic style of bawdy, political satire found in his plays.

Kelly Says

Aristophanes wrote plays so full of dirty jokes and political insults that scholars needed a special word to describe his wild, anything-goes comedy style!

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