harlequinade

harlequinade
[ˌhɑːlɪkwɪˈneɪd]
noun
  1. (historical)the section of a traditional pantomime in which Harlequin played a leading role
    (史)(传统圣诞童话剧中)哈勒奎表演,丑角表演
  2. (dated)a piece of buffoonery
    (旧)插科打诨
语源
  1. late 18th cent.: from French arlequinade, from (h)arlequin (see harlequin)
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