farce

noun
UK: /fɑːs/
US: /fɑːrs/

  1. A play, film, or book that is intended to be funny using silly or extreme characters and situations.

    1. The play was a complete farce, and we left at halftime.
    2. The election turned into a bitter farce, with accusations flying from all sides.

  2. An absurd event or situation; something that is a waste of time or lacks any real value or meaning.

    1. The trial was a farce; the outcome was decided in advance.
    2. Calling their program 'reform' is a complete farce, it changes nothing at all.

Synonyms

mockery travesty absurdity sham parody burlesque
farce verb

  1. To make something into a farce, or to treat something serious in a ridiculous way.

    1. The committee farced the investigation with their absurd questions.
    2. The movie farces the political process, turning serious issues into jokes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "farce" in English means: A play, film, or book that is intended to be funny using silly or extreme characters and situations., An absurd event or situation; something that is a waste of time or lacks any real value or meaning..

The phonetic transcription of "farce" is /fɑːs/ in British English and /fɑːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "farce": mockery, travesty, absurdity, sham, parody, burlesque.

Example usage of "farce": "The play was a complete farce, and we left at halftime.". More examples on the page.