farce
Translation
farce, absurdity, mockery
Examples
The meeting turned into a complete farce.
The meeting turned into a complete farce.
He is starring in a new stage farce.
He is starring in a new stage farce.
Grammar Patterns
a complete/utter farce an absurd situation The meeting turned into a complete farce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: absurdity, mockery, sham, travesty
Etymology
From Old French 'farcir' meaning 'to stuff', referring to short comic pieces 'stuffed' between acts of a serious play.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'force' that makes a situation so ridiculous it becomes a comedy or a 'farce'.