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Definition farce in American English

farce noun

noun
/fɑrs/
1

a situation or event that is silly because it is very badly organized, unsuccessful, or unfair

Example

The trial has been a complete farce, from beginning to end.

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2

a play or movie in which people get involved in silly or unlikely situations that are intended to make you laugh

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2.1

the style of writing and acting used for farces

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Definition farce in American English