1. relating to or characteristic of comic opera, especially French comic opera with exaggerated or farcical elements
Usage: often used in the phrase 'opéra bouffe'; from French

1. a style of comic opera characterized by absurd humor, exaggeration, and satirical elements
Usage: from French; often capitalized when referring to the genre

Examples

• The performance had a bouffe quality with its over-the-top characters and slapstick humor.
• Offenbach's opéra bouffe works are known for their witty satire and lively melodies.
• The director chose a bouffe approach to make the classical story more entertaining and lighthearted.
• Bouffe opera emerged in France as a playful alternative to serious operatic traditions.
• The cast's bouffe antics kept the audience laughing throughout the entire show.