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slapstick in Czech

slapstick in Czech is bláznivá komedie, groteska — slapstick means comedy built on exaggerated physical mishaps — falls, chases, collisions and blows — rather than on words.

slapstick in Czech

bláznivá komedie
noun
(uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
groteska
noun
(uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.

What does "slapstick" mean?

  1. noun Comedy built on exaggerated physical mishaps — falls, chases, collisions and blows — rather than on words.
    "The film relies on pure slapstick: three men, one ladder and a flight of stairs."
  2. adjective Involving or characteristic of such comedy.
    "A slapstick chase scene closes the second act."
  3. noun A device of two thin boards joined at one end, used on stage to produce a loud crack when an actor is struck without causing injury.
    "The harlequin carried a slapstick and used it on everyone he met."
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slapstick in a sentence

  • The film relies on pure slapstick: three men, one ladder and a flight of stairs.
  • There is a difference between clever physical comedy and lazy slapstick.
  • A slapstick chase scene closes the second act.
  • The harlequin carried a slapstick and used it on everyone he met.

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What is "slapstick" in Czech?

"slapstick" in Czech is bláznivá komedie, groteska. slapstick means: Comedy built on exaggerated physical mishaps — falls, chases, collisions and blows — rather than on words.

How do you use "slapstick" in a sentence?

Example: "The film relies on pure slapstick: three men, one ladder and a flight of stairs." In Czech, "slapstick" is bláznivá komedie, groteska.

Are there other ways to say "slapstick" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "slapstick": bláznivá komedie, groteska.

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