FARCE


Meaning of FARCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fɑ:(r)s ]

( farces)

1.

A farce is a humorous play in which the characters become involved in complicated and unlikely situations.

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2.

Farce is the style of acting and writing that is typical of farces.

The plot often borders on farce.

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3.

If you describe a situation or event as a farce , you mean that it is so disorganized or ridiculous that you cannot take it seriously.

The elections have been reduced to a farce.

N-SING : also no det [ disapproval ]

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