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/färs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically featuring crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations.
The play was a farce, filled with exaggerated characters and absurd plot twists.
An absurd event; a mockery.
The negotiations turned into a farce, with both parties refusing to compromise.
A light, humorous play or comedy.
He loves to watch farces that make fun of everyday life.
Etymology
From French 'farce', from Latin 'farcire' meaning 'to stuff'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a farce
An event or situation that is absurd or ridiculous.
farce comedy
A type of comedy that uses exaggerated characterizations and improbable situations.
Related Words
absurd
Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
comedy
A genre of literature or film that aims to entertain and amuse.
Slang Meanings
A ridiculous situation or event.
The whole thing was just a farce, nobody took it seriously.
An event that is an obvious joke or not to be taken seriously.
The conference turned into a farce when no one showed up.