slapsticky

adjective

Definition of slapstickynext
as in slapstick

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  1. zany
  2. clownish
  3. amusing
  4. entertaining
Adjective
  • Technically, the music is about the obliteration of human consciousness upon coming into contact with an alien text, and that zany premise is the appeal.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This unlikely crew bands together for a zany mission full of hijinks and false starts.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of zany
Adjective
  • Its members' firm repudiation of the unqualified and clownish Matt Gaetz for attorney general shows that its members can still stiffen their sinews and summon up the courage to curb President-elect Donald Trump's appetite for surrounding himself with sycophantic boobs.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Before news of the repression broke, many Western media stories about Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov portrayed him as a clownish dictator obsessed with his Instagram account.
    Layla Taimienova, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2017
Definition of clownish
Adjective
  • Then as now, an annoying if slightly amusing portmanteau conjoining the films’ names hyped up prerelease awareness, helping to drive ticket sales.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Some memories are amusing — Bonhoeffer’s visit to Black nightclubs and church services during a 1930s New York visit fuels his desire to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
    Joe Leydon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of amusing
Adjective
  • Shayna Baszler and Katana Chance - Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament This match wasn’t very entertaining, but Kai winning made sense considering the options.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Just outside of the bedroom, there’s also a cozy balcony space that can be used as a small entertaining spot or a place to unwind with patio furniture and outdoor lighting.
    Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of entertaining
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