English
Etymology
from slap + stick. The slapstick was a pair of sticks tied together that make a loud noise when struck together. It was often used to provide a sound effect when one performer pretends to hit another in the face, and the recipient reacts comically. Live comedy routines that often used this device are also known as slapstick.
Noun
slapstick
#physical comedy, e.g. slipping on a banana peel
#a pair of sticks tied together at one end and used to create a slapping sound effect for (1)
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