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farce

farce [ faarss ] (plural farc·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. absurd situation: a ridiculous situation in which everything goes wrong or becomes a sham
It was a complete farce - the bride changed her mind at the last minute and the two families had a public shouting match.

2. comic play: a comic play in which authority, order, and morality are at risk and ordinary people are caught up in extraordinary events

3. style of comic drama: the style of comic drama in which authority, order, and morality are at risk and ordinary people are caught up in extraordinary events

4. food 
Same as  forcemeat


[Early 16th century. < French, "stuffing" < Latin farcire "to stuff"]
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