farce
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a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)types:canularda boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)type of:
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a cunning or deceitful action or devicesynonyms: blague
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a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetablessynonyms: assaisonnement
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a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusementsynonyms: espièglerie, polissonnerie, tourtypes:canularda boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)type of:
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