comedy

Definition

  • noun: a play, movie, television program, novel, etc., that is meant to make people laugh
  • noun: a medieval narrative that ends happily
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: dram

Examples

  • She had always dreamed of a career in 'comedy'. [=a career as a comedian]

  • We couldn't help laughing out loud at the 'comedy' of the situation.

  • The new 'comedy' is the network's most popular television show.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and anguish. Or as my mom called it, Tuesday! Tuesday! My mom called it Tuesday. Hey, Mom, what did you think of that joke? You like that? You never did care for my comedy. Here's a story. When I was a teenager, I performed a comedy routine for my high school talent show. There was this cool jacket (..)
    2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6
  • (..) accompaniment today. I guess it's a good thing my mom was an organ donor! What happened to the organ? Why don't you leave the comedy to the professionals? Okay? This is a funeral, sir, for my mother. Can you show a little respect? I'll take it. Beatrice Horseman, who was she? (..)
    2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6