harlequinade

har·le·quin·ade

H0066000 (här′lĭ-kwə-nād′)n.1. A comedy or pantomime in which Harlequin is the main attraction.2. Farcical clowning or buffoonery.

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[Obsolete French, from harlequin, harlequin; see harlequin.]

harlequinade

(ˌhɑːlɪkwɪˈneɪd) n1. (Theatre) (sometimes capital) theatre a play or part of a pantomime in which harlequin has a leading role2. buffoonery

har•le•quin•ade

(ˌhɑr lə kwɪˈneɪd, -kɪ-)

n. 1. a pantomime, farce, or similar play in which Harlequin plays the principal part. 2. buffoonery. [1770–80; < French arlequinade]

harlequinade

a performance involving Harlequin or other characters of the Commedia dell’Arte; hence, buffoonery or clownish behavior. Also harlequinery.See also: Behavior

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a performance involving Harlequin or other characters of the Commedia dell’Arte; hence, buffoonery or clownish behavior. Also called harlequinery.See also: Performing

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harlequinade - acting like a clown or buffoon buffoonery, clowning, japery, prank, frivolityfoolery, tomfoolery, lunacy, craziness, folly, indulgence - foolish or senseless behaviorschtick, schtik, shtick, shtik - (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning; "his shtik made us laugh"