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буффона́да — meaning in English

buffonada

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English meaning

  • buffoonery noun The behavior of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.
  • extravaganza noun A big, elaborate, and often spectacular show or event.
  • slapstick noun Comedy built on exaggerated physical mishaps — falls, chases, collisions and blows — rather than on words.

Senses

буффона́да is used for these senses in English:

  • buffoonery The behaviour expected of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.
  • extravaganza (by extension) An instance of fantastical, unrestrained, lavish, or chaotic behaviour or conduct.
  • slapstick (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.

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