a light, humorous play in which the plot depends upon a skillfully exploited situation rather than upon the development of character.

humor of the type displayed in such works.

foolish show; mockery; a ridiculous sham.

Cookery . forcemeat.

to season (a speech or composition), esp. with witty material.

Obsolete . to stuff; cram.

noun

sobriety , tragedy

noun

absurdity , broad comedy , buffoonery , burlesque , camp , caricature , comedy , high camp , horseplay * , interlude , joke , low camp , mock , mockery , parody , play , pratfall comedy , ridiculousness , sham * , skit , slapstick , travesty , sham , extravaganza , forcemeat , harlequin , harlequinade , mime , nonsense , ridiculosity , satire , stuffing , take-off