Farce

/fɑːrs/ noun

Definition

A type of comedy that uses exaggerated, silly situations and physical humor; or a situation so ridiculous that it seems like a joke.

Etymology

From French “farce” meaning “stuffing,” from Latin “farcire” meaning “to stuff.” It came from short comic scenes “stuffed” between more serious religious plays in medieval theater.

Kelly Says

A “farce” is literally theatrical stuffing—comic filler crammed into serious performances. That’s why when we call a real‑life event a “farce,” we mean it’s become so overstuffed with nonsense it no longer feels serious.

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