Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

absurdist humour

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.36 in modern English

Syllables: ab-sur-dis-t hu-mour
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

is a form of humour predicated on deliberate violations of causal reasoning, producing events and behaviours that are obviously illogical.

Example Sentences

"Surreal humour is also found frequently in avant-garde theatre such as Waiting for Godot and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead."

Synonyms

surreal humor surreal humour absurdist humor

Questions

What does absurdist humour mean?: is a form of humour predicated on deliberate violations of causal reasoning, producing events and behaviours that are obviously illogical.

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