What is another word for slapstick?
286 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ slˈapstɪk], [ slˈapstɪk], [ s_l_ˈa_p_s_t_ɪ_k]
Slapstick is often associated with physical comedy, but there are many other synonyms that can be used to describe this type of humour. One alternate term is farce, which typically involves absurd situations and chaotic misunderstandings. Another option is hijinks, which suggests mischievous antics or playful pranks. Buffoonery conveys the idea of ridiculous behaviour or foolishness, while shenanigans implies playful or mischievous behaviour. Tomfoolery is another term that suggests silly or foolish behaviour, while clowning connotes exaggerated and humorous behaviour or mannerisms. Regardless of the preferred synonym, it's clear that slapstick humour is a beloved comedic tradition that has been entertaining audiences for generations.
Table of Contents
Similar words for slapstick:
- all (adjective)
- farcical (adjective)
- funny (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- witty (adjective)
- comedy (noun)
- farce (noun)
- humorous (noun)
- humourous (noun)
- low comedy (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Slapstick:
adj.
• all (adjective) • farcical (adjective) • funny (adjective)- kneeslapper,
- most knee-slapper,
- knee slapper,
- most side splitting,
- more knee slapper,
- good humored,
- more knee-slapper,
- most jocose,
- more screaming,
- riotest,
- more side splitting,
- gassest,
- most antic,
- more side-splitting,
- more humdinger,
- most side-splitting,
- most humdinger,
- most kneeslapper,
- more kneeslapper,
- most screaming,
- more antic,
- most sportive,
- side splitting,
- most killing,
- most knee slapper,
- goodhumored,
- more killing.
n.
• comedy (noun)- high camps,
- light entertainments,
- gag shows,
- inter-ludes,
- send ups,
- comic dramas,
- wittinesses,
- inter-lude,
- wisecrackings,
- schticks,
- send-ups,
- facetiousnesses,
- fun gameses,
- fun games,
- sendups,
- fun and gameses,
- slapsticks,
- field days,
- inter lude,
- inter ludes,
- merry go rounds,
- play ons,
- jokings,
- chaffings.
- field day,
- wisecracking,
- humor,
- acoustic device,
- mockery,
- low camp,
- comedy,
- merry-go-round,
- schtick,
- pratfall comedy,
- merry-go-rounds,
- Funnies,
- wittiness,
- send-up,
- send up,
- fun and games,
- broad comedy,
- joking,
- buffoonery,
- merry go round,
- light comedy,
- play on,
- SITCOMS,
- gag show,
- television,
- sitcom,
- sendup,
- high camp,
- comic drama,
- facetiousness,
- light entertainment,
- low comedy,
- humorousness,
- Buffooneries,
- farce.
Other synonyms:
-
•
- sport.
- coxcomb,
- sarcasm,
- mummery,
- rich,
- noisy,
- hokum,
- hoax,
- jocular,
- roughhousing,
- jest,
- characterization,
- foolish,
- acting,
- mimesis,
- comic opera,
- mime,
- impersonation,
- mock-heroic,
- projection,
- tragicomedy,
- arlequinade,
- black humor,
- brain,
- loony,
- entertaining,
- curious,
- frolicsome,
- burlesque,
- musical comedy,
- dark comedy,
- monkeyshine,
- musical,
- hysterical,
- horseplay,
- priceless,
- slapstick comedy,
- gag,
- broad,
- inane,
- motley,
- mirthful,
- lampoon,
- business,
- tragicomic,
- waggish,
- performing,
- comedy ballet,
- amusing,
- comedy of manners,
- satire,
- game,
- clowning,
- shenanigan,
- roughhouse,
- madcap,
- sock,
- comedy relief,
- nonsensical,
- derisive,
- camp,
- Clownery,
- performance,
- pleasantry,
- waggery,
- silly,
- jocose,
- diverting,
- odd,
- fun,
- patter,
- playacting,
- joke,
- cap and bells,
- stage business,
- mad,
- ridiculous,
- witty,
- strange,
- harlequinade,
- personation,
- black comedy,
- miming,
- ready wit,
- caprice,
- stage directions,
- esprit,
- merry,
- stunt,
- ludicrous,
- unreasonable,
- quip,
- light,
- quizzical,
- drollery,
- Burletta,
- monkeying,
- gay,
- portrayal,
- exode,
- repartee,
- parody,
- comic relief,
- satyr play,
- caper,
- pantomiming,
- goofy,
- Mimicking,
- hoke,
- ham,
- kooky,
- crackpot,
- wag,
- temper,
- Skylarking,
- playing,
- situation comedy,
- jesting,
- roguish,
- humorist,
- salt,
- squib,
- agile wit,
- crazy,
- bladder,
- wild,
- representation,
- mischievous,
- comic,
- wacky,
- sentimental comedy,
- nutty,
- risible,
- banter,
- zany,
- Humoristic,
- farce comedy,
- childish,
- caricature,
- quick wit,
- opera buffa,
- tomfoolery,
- uproarious,
- mentality,
- travesty,
- clownish,
- preposterous,
- Comedietta,
- overacting,
- romantic comedy,
- mimicry.
How to use "Slapstick" in context?
Slapstick is a type of comedy that relies on physical comedy and over-the-top action. Examples of slapstick might include acts like a character falling down a stairs while holding an iron hearth or being struck in the face with a frying pan. slapstick comedy is often fast-paced and often relies on audience reactions to keep the laughs coming.
Word of the Day
sticker shock
- Synonyms:
- appraise, bargain, beat down, bottom out, bounce back, cap, cheapen, Capping.
