slapstick (n.)

  1. a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes

  2. acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone

    slapstick (adj.)

  1. characterized by horseplay and physical action; slapstick style of humor'

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