slapstick

IPA: sɫˈæpstɪk

(uncountable) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
(countable) A pair of sticks attached at one end and used to create a slapping sound effect, used especially in slapstick comedy; a type of clapper.

Examples of "slapstick" in Sentences

A large amount of the comedy is based on slapstick.
The show featured slapstick humor and pop culture references.
How slippery is the banana peel so famed in slapstick comedy
Much of the character's humor is derived from slapstick comedy.
The series was notable for its creative use of slapstick comedy.
This is believed to be the origin of the slapstick form of comedy.
The show has some forms of slapstick and situation comedy as well.
The film combines elements of a slapstick, horror and romantic comedy.
The visual humor of these silent films relied on slapstick and burlesque.
The first half of the movie is a whimsical, romantic comedy and often slapstick.