harlequinade

• Nom désignant une représentation, une scène ou un jeu d'acteur caractérisé par un comportement clownesque ou bouffon, souvent associé à la pantomime ou à la farce.

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.

   Bouffonnerie

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuffooneryclowningfooleryhorseplayslapsticktomfoolery