farce
UK: fɑːs | US: fɑːrs
n. 1. A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and absurd situations.
n. 2. An absurd or hollow pretense; a mockery.
farce = farc<stuffing> + e (silent)
- farc<stuffing> (from Old French farsir, meaning "to stuff")
- e (silent letter, no semantic role)
Etymology Origin:
The word "farce" originated in 14th-century French theater, where comedic interludes were "stuffed" between acts of serious plays. The term derives from Old French farsir (to stuff), reflecting the idea of filling a performance with exaggerated humor. Over time, it evolved to describe any absurd or exaggerated imitation, extending beyond theater to mockery in general.
The play was a hilarious farce, full of mistaken identities and slapstick humor.
The political debate turned into a farce when candidates started shouting over each other.
His apology was a farce—everyone knew he didn’t mean it.
Medieval farces often mocked societal norms with crude jokes.
The trial became a farce due to the judge’s blatant bias.