slap-stick

Definitions of slap-stick
  1. noun
    acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
    synonyms: gooi-en-smijt-film, gooi-en-smijt-werk, gooi-en-smijtfilm, gooi-en-smijtwerk, slapstick, spektakel
  2. noun
    a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
    synonyms: gooi-en-smijt-film, gooi-en-smijt-werk, gooi-en-smijtfilm, gooi-en-smijtwerk, slapstick, spektakel
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    type of:
    blijspel, komedie, lachfilm
    light and humorous drama with a happy ending
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