Definitions For Slapstick

noun

  • Acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
  • A boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
  • Comedy that involves physical action (such as falling down or hitting people)

adjective

  • Characterized by horseplay and physical action

Is Slapsticks a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
18
Words with Friends
21

The word Slapstick is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Slapstick in a Sentence

  • An actor whose roles range from slapstick to serious drama
  • A lowbrow comedy that relies heavily on slapstick for its laughs

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