farce
Translation
farce, mockery, absurdity
Examples
The trial turned into a complete farce.
The trial turned into a complete farce.
He wrote a hilarious farce for the stage.
He wrote a hilarious farce for the stage.
Grammar Patterns
a farce an absurd event The trial turned into a complete farce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mockery, sham, travesty, comedy
Etymology
From French 'farce' meaning 'stuffing', as short comic plays were 'stuffed' between acts of longer religious plays.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'force'. Imagine being 'forced' to watch a ridiculous situation unfold—that's a farce.