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harlequinade

/ˌhɑː.lɪ.kwɪˈneɪd/

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noun

/ˌhɑː.lɪ.kwɪˈneɪd/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представление, сцену или актёрскую игру, характеризующиеся клоунским или шутовским поведением, часто ассоциирующиеся с пантомимой или фарсом.

A noun referring to a performance, scene, or piece of acting characterized by clownish or buffoonish behavior, often associated with pantomime or farce.

  1. Clownish or buffoonish behaviorC2formalbritishart

    Acting in a comical, exaggerated, or foolish manner, reminiscent of a harlequin or clown.

    ruШутовство

    • His speech descended into a harlequinade of silly jokes and exaggerated gestures.
    • The play was a delightful harlequinade, full of slapstick and absurdity.
    • The politician's antics were a mere harlequinade, lacking any real substance.

    Synonymsbuffooneryclowningfooleryhorseplayslapsticktomfoolery

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