physical comedy

collocation in English

meaningsofphysicalandcomedy

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physical
adjective
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/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/
relating to ...
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comedy
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.ə.di/us
/ˈkɑː.mə.di/
a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or ...
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(Definition ofphysicalandcomedyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofphysical comedy

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The duo received praise for their silent productions andphysicalcomedy.
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Thephysicalcomedyin these films contains a cartoonish style of violence that is predominantly harmless and goofy in tone.
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Shank would be the company's primary clown in the years to come; his specialties were dancing and knockaboutphysicalcomedy.
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He was known for his big, distinctive laugh and a gift forphysicalcomedyand timing.
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Simplephysicalcomedysuch as slapstick is entertaining to a broad range of people of all ages.
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Their style combined elements of clowning,physicalcomedy, mime, slapstick, vaudeville and variety.
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The immense popularity that followed the sitcom was due perhaps to the unusual amount ofphysicalcomedyinvolved.
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He was a specialist inphysicalcomedy; particularly tumbling and falling.
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He specializes in a focused mix ofphysicalcomedythat is applied to the business terms and problems of his corporate clients.
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Chase became known for his skill atphysicalcomedy.
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She is riveting in simply-penned moments of remorse and confession, adding tearful depth to her ace timing and formidablephysicalcomedy.
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The term has become synonymous withphysicalcomedy.
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There are some elements ofphysicalcomedy, including the facial expressions of the characters as the contents of a suitcase are revealed.
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In general, their choreography emphasizes big visuals, which they attribute to their cheerleading past, and is... largely centered on storytelling andphysicalcomedy.
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They were growing older, and could no longer perform pratfalls andphysicalcomedyas they once had.
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The characters speak through modern dance,physicalcomedy, capoeira, martial arts, poi, belly dancing, breakdance, acrobatics, gymnastics and the instincts of soul searchers.
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The episode progresses almost entirely without dialogue, relying instead onphysicalcomedy.
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These comedic gore films have been dubbed splatstick, defined asphysicalcomedythat involves evisceration.
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We are tempted to say that this is not moral tragedy, butphysicalcomedy.
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