farce

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

1. A light play, film, or literary work involving absurd, exaggerated, or improbable situations.

2. Humor of this type.

3. An absurd or ridiculous situation; mockery.

4. A mix of finely chopped ingredients used as stuffing.

verb tr.

1. To pad a speech or written work with jokes or witty remarks.

2. To stuff or fill with culinary mixture.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œElection night [in autocracies] is a lifeless tableau of power, often with a hint of farce in the naked ballot-stuffing and inflated tallies.” The Drama of Democracy; The Economist (London, UK); Jul 13, 2024.
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