Meaning of the word slapstick in English

What does slapstick mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slapstick

US /ˈslæp.stɪk/
UK /ˈslæp.stɪk/
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Noun

comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing events

Example:
The movie is full of slapstick humor, like people tripping over buckets.
Charlie Chaplin was a master of slapstick.