Farcical

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Farcical

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

FAR-si-kul  /ˈfɑːsɪk(ə)l/

Definition

Relating to or resembling a farce; absurd; ridiculously inappropriate; laughable because so obviously unreasonable.

Plain meaning

So ridiculous and badly handled that it's almost funny — whether the person describing it is amused or furious.

Register

Often exasperated or contemptuous. Calling something farcical is strongly critical even when delivered with dry humour.