jocularity

noun

Definition of jocularitynext
as in playfulness

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  1. satire
  2. spoof
  3. slapstick
  4. farce
  5. burlesque
  6. parody
Noun
  • Among its selections this spring is this 2001 satire that, considering climate change and our incoming administration, will probably still hit pretty hard.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The horror satire from French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, in which Moore portrays a successful actress who attempts to reverse her aging process, also earned nominations for best motion picture musical or comedy, Margaret Qualley's supporting performance, directing and writing.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of satire
Noun
  • For Sony Repertory — studio executive Jeff Blake, who had hired him at Paramount, brought him there — Schlesinger was a vp who oversaw a 70mm restoration of Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and the release of the B-movie spoof The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (1981).
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Neumayer detected the spoof by checking the headers and IDing the tool used.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of spoof
Noun
  • In each episode, Shaun tries to liven up mundane farm life with low-stakes schemes that eventually spiral into farcical, slapstick situations.
    Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Summer this year mixed slapstick ultra-violence with kid-friendly fare, with another massively successful July release in Despicable Me 4 also targeted to younger audiences.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of slapstick
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  • Then there's 1983 farce Trading Places, in which Curtis plays a memorable role in the infamous Christmas party scene alongside Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • So, potentially, audiences could still be treated to a Doctor Who farce?
    Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of farce
Noun
  • During a stop on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in June, Roan said horror movies, burlesque and theater also inspire her and her stylist Genesis Webb.
    Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Woods plays Rose’s daughter Louise, the young woman who would go on to become the real-life burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee.
    Gordon Cox, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of burlesque
Noun
  • There are so many fascinating takes in this film, including their views on religion and SNL (the parodies bothered them because they were never invited on the show).
    Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The history of legitimately funny musical acts that are not parodies is a short.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of parody
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