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farcical

adjective

far·​ci·​cal ˈfär-si-kəl How to pronounce farcical (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling farce (see farce entry 2 sense 2) : ludicrous
the farcical parts of comedies
2
: laughably inept : absurd
farcical high jinks
farcicality noun
farcically adverb

Example Sentences

the farcical behavior of the troupe of circus clowns the farcical routine that a person has to go through to get a refund from that company
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Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of farcical was in 1710

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