Farce Definition & Meaning
Farce noun
/fɑːs/
• a humorous play or film where the characters become involved in unlikely situations; this type of writing or performance
The play suddenly changes from farce to tragedy.
• a situation that is very badly organized or unfair
The meeting turned out to be a farce since no one had prepared anything.
Farce verb
• to improve or expand (something, such as a literary work) as if by stuffing
to farce a play with old jokes
Synonyms & Similar Words
in the sense of comedy
comedy
buffoonery
burlesque
satire
slapstick
in the sense of mockery
mockery
joke
nonsense
parody
sham
travesty