slapstick Synonyms
Another word for slapstick
• noun (Context 1)
A style of comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions, horseplay, and humorously embarrassing physical mishaps.
"Silent film legends like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton elevated farce into a sophisticated cinematic art form."
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to or characterized by broad, boisterous physical comedy and exaggerated horseplay.
"The director is famous for his knockabout routines involving clumsy detectives and runaway vehicles."
• noun (Context 3)
A theatrical prop or percussion instrument consisting of two hinged flat wooden slats that make a loud smack when struck together.
"The percussionist used a wooden whip to create the sharp sound of a cracking whip during the orchestral performance."
Opposites of slapstick
The opposite of slapstick shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: