(~s)
1.
A ~ is a funny musical play for children. Pantomimes are usually based on fairy stories and are performed at Christmas. (BRIT)
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2.
If you say that a situation or a person’s behaviour is a ~, you mean that it is silly or exaggerated and that there is something false about it. (mainly BRIT)
They were made welcome with the usual ~ of exaggerated smiles and gestures...
= farce
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