slapstick

slapstick
slapstick [slapstik΄ ]
n.
1. an implement made of two flat pieces of wood that slap together loudly when hit against something: sometimes used by clowns to strike others with loud, harmless slaps
2. crude comedy in which the humor depends upon violent activity, horseplay, etc.
adj.
characterized by such comedy

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