1. a type of comedy featuring exaggerated physical action and situations
2. a device consisting of two flat pieces of wood that make a loud slapping sound when struck together
Usage: theatrical

1. characterized by or involving exaggerated physical comedy

Examples

• The Three Stooges were famous for their slapstick comedy routines.
• The movie relied heavily on slapstick humor with characters slipping on banana peels.
• The actor used a slapstick to create the sound effect of being hit.
• His slapstick performance had the audience laughing throughout the show.
• The play featured slapstick scenes with doors slamming and characters falling down.
• Charlie Chaplin was a master of slapstick entertainment.
• The comedy troupe specialized in slapstick acts involving pies and pratfalls.